| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.391, 167.715 |
| UTC time | 2006-01-23 06:02:58.140 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 23, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 06:02 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 74.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.715 and latitude -17.391.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2006-01-23
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