| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.9 km |
| Coordinates | -17.263, 167.815 |
| UTC time | 2006-10-17 01:59:13.170 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 01:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 74.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.815 and latitude -17.263.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-10-17
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