| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 161.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.840, 169.001 |
| UTC time | 2006-10-03 18:03:13.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 18:03 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 142.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.001 and latitude -18.840.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2006-10-03
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 142.7 km |
| Noumea | 465.7 km |
| Nadi | 896.6 km |
| Lautoka | 903.6 km |
| Suva | 997.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1007.9 km |
| Honiara | 1431.2 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1820.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1844.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1886.4 km |
| Brisbane | 1893.3 km |
| Logan City | 1895.0 km |
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