| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.436, 167.584 |
| UTC time | 2003-01-04 18:38:02.660 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 4, 2003 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 4, 2003 at 18:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 84.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.584 and latitude -17.436.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2003-01-04
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