| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.097, 173.874 |
| UTC time | 2005-08-09 14:12:21.170 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 9, 2005 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 14:12 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 522.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.874 and latitude -21.097.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2005-08-09
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