| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.221, 167.926 |
| UTC time | 2000-04-21 12:15:55.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 21, 2000 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, April 21, 2000 at 12:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 67.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.926 and latitude -18.221.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2000-04-21
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