| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 211.8 km |
| Coordinates | -18.837, 169.023 |
| UTC time | 1994-05-16 12:24:29.990 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 16, 1994 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 16, 1994 at 12:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 143.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.023 and latitude -18.837.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1994-05-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 143.6 km |
| Noumea | 467.3 km |
| Nadi | 894.3 km |
| Lautoka | 901.3 km |
| Suva | 995.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1005.6 km |
| Honiara | 1432.6 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1822.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1847.1 km |
| Gold Coast | 1888.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1895.5 km |
| Logan City | 1897.1 km |
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