| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.5 km |
| Coordinates | -19.093, 168.502 |
| UTC time | 2008-11-15 21:58:30.160 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 15, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 21:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 152.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.502 and latitude -19.093.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-11-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 152.3 km |
| Noumea | 413.6 km |
| Nadi | 952.1 km |
| Lautoka | 959.5 km |
| Suva | 1052.1 km |
| Nasinu | 1062.3 km |
| Honiara | 1416.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1760.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1785.4 km |
| Gold Coast | 1827.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1834.0 km |
| Logan City | 1835.7 km |
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