| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.897, 167.929 |
| UTC time | 2002-02-16 08:05:45.710 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 16, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 08:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 44.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.929 and latitude -17.897.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-02-16
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