| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 3.5 km |
| Coordinates | -18.167, 172.610 |
| UTC time | 2006-12-05 08:38:21.990 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 08:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 457.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.610 and latitude -18.167.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-12-05
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