| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.1 km |
| Coordinates | -19.205, 167.750 |
| UTC time | 2004-12-24 19:36:38.680 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 24, 2004 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, December 24, 2004 at 19:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 174.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.750 and latitude -19.205.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2004-12-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 174.0 km |
| Noumea | 367.5 km |
| Nadi | 1032.1 km |
| Lautoka | 1039.6 km |
| Suva | 1131.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1142.1 km |
| Honiara | 1374.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1683.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1708.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1756.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1761.3 km |
| Logan City | 1763.4 km |
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