| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 213.5 km |
| Coordinates | -16.925, 168.660 |
| UTC time | 2004-08-31 11:49:42.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 31, 2004 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 11:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 97.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.660 and latitude -16.925.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2004-08-31
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