| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.937, 167.425 |
| UTC time | 2006-03-17 13:35:33.320 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 17, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 13:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 325.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.425 and latitude -14.937.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-03-17
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