| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.912, 167.780 |
| UTC time | 2006-10-07 17:16:57.450 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 7, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 17:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 59.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.780 and latitude -17.912.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-10-07
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