| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.033, 168.665 |
| UTC time | 2002-05-07 15:16:06.910 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 7, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 15:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 149.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.665 and latitude -19.033.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-05-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 149.0 km |
| Noumea | 428.3 km |
| Nadi | 934.2 km |
| Lautoka | 941.6 km |
| Suva | 1034.5 km |
| Nasinu | 1044.7 km |
| Honiara | 1422.6 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1778.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1803.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1845.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1852.0 km |
| Logan City | 1853.6 km |
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