| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.3 km |
| Coordinates | -14.833, 167.770 |
| UTC time | 2008-12-27 21:07:48.750 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 27, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 21:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 328.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.770 and latitude -14.833.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-12-27
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