| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.9 km |
| Coordinates | -14.827, 166.498 |
| UTC time | 2006-05-16 00:19:33.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 00:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 377.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.498 and latitude -14.827.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-05-16
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