| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 182.9 km |
| Coordinates | -16.395, 168.011 |
| UTC time | 2004-10-23 23:44:07.620 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 23, 2004 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 23:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 152.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.011 and latitude -16.395.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2004-10-23
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