| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.942, 166.846 |
| UTC time | 2000-01-08 01:56:15.810 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 8, 2000 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 01:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 348.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.846 and latitude -14.942.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2000-01-08
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