| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 118.5 km |
| Coordinates | -19.295, 169.028 |
| UTC time | 1996-07-23 23:43:39.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 23, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at 23:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 189.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.028 and latitude -19.295.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-07-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 189.2 km |
| Noumea | 426.6 km |
| Nadi | 900.6 km |
| Lautoka | 908.6 km |
| Suva | 999.0 km |
| Nasinu | 1009.3 km |
| Honiara | 1469.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1800.8 km |
| Bundaberg | 1827.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1859.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1868.3 km |
| Logan City | 1869.5 km |
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