| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.878, 167.478 |
| UTC time | 2000-03-20 00:56:49.280 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 20, 2000 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 20, 2000 at 00:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 225.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.478 and latitude -15.878.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2000-03-20
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