| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 279.6 km |
| Coordinates | -19.384, 169.508 |
| UTC time | 2008-05-24 10:28:43.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 24, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 222.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.508 and latitude -19.384.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-05-24
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