| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 160.5 km |
| Coordinates | -19.275, 169.119 |
| UTC time | 1994-05-06 02:56:41.570 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 6, 1994 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 6, 1994 at 02:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 191.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.119 and latitude -19.275.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1994-05-06
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 191.2 km |
| Noumea | 434.4 km |
| Nadi | 890.8 km |
| Lautoka | 898.8 km |
| Suva | 989.3 km |
| Nasinu | 999.6 km |
| Honiara | 1474.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1810.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1836.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1868.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1877.6 km |
| Logan City | 1878.7 km |
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