| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 152.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.930, 168.974 |
| UTC time | 1994-05-07 05:51:11.790 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 7, 1994 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 7, 1994 at 05:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 150.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.974 and latitude -18.930.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1994-05-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 150.1 km |
| Noumea | 455.8 km |
| Nadi | 900.6 km |
| Lautoka | 907.7 km |
| Suva | 1001.3 km |
| Nasinu | 1011.4 km |
| Honiara | 1436.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1813.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1838.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1878.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1885.5 km |
| Logan City | 1887.0 km |
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