| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.797, 167.207 |
| UTC time | 2006-02-18 15:53:34.570 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 18, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 15:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 157.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.207 and latitude -16.797.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-02-18
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