| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.897, 169.480 |
| UTC time | 2008-11-18 14:03:15.170 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 14:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 178.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.480 and latitude -18.897.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-11-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 178.6 km |
| Noumea | 491.0 km |
| Nadi | 847.2 km |
| Lautoka | 854.5 km |
| Suva | 947.9 km |
| Nasinu | 958.0 km |
| Honiara | 1471.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1862.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1888.4 km |
| Gold Coast | 1924.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1932.2 km |
| Logan City | 1933.5 km |
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