| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.920, 169.635 |
| UTC time | 2008-11-18 14:38:47.880 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 14:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 192.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.635 and latitude -18.920.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-11-18
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