| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.490, 167.989 |
| UTC time | 2001-03-23 21:15:12.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 23, 2001 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, March 23, 2001 at 21:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 44.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.989 and latitude -17.490.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2001-03-23
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