| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.6 km |
| Coordinates | -18.039, 167.723 |
| UTC time | 2001-07-20 14:42:00.950 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 20, 2001 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, July 20, 2001 at 14:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 71.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.723 and latitude -18.039.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2001-07-20
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