| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 145.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.790, 167.241 |
| UTC time | 2008-08-09 18:32:45.630 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 9, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 18:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 347.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.241 and latitude -14.790.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-08-09
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