| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 152.4 km |
| Coordinates | -17.880, 168.436 |
| UTC time | 2008-03-28 23:04:54.680 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 28, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 23:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 20.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.436 and latitude -17.880.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-03-28
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