| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.713, 168.896 |
| UTC time | 2004-05-09 18:52:15.080 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 9, 2004 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 9, 2004 at 18:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 61.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.896 and latitude -17.713.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2004-05-09
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M 4.7
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