| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 116.7 km |
| Coordinates | -18.553, 168.779 |
| UTC time | 1995-05-05 22:48:04.460 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 5, 1995 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 5, 1995 at 22:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 103.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.779 and latitude -18.553.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1995-05-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 103.4 km |
| Noumea | 480.3 km |
| Nadi | 917.2 km |
| Lautoka | 923.4 km |
| Suva | 1020.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1030.0 km |
| Honiara | 1392.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1813.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1837.0 km |
| Gold Coast | 1886.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1891.8 km |
| Logan City | 1893.8 km |
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