| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 132.6 km |
| Coordinates | -15.647, 167.733 |
| UTC time | 1996-08-05 22:35:06.840 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 5, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 5, 1996 at 22:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 240.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.733 and latitude -15.647.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-08-05
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