| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.059, 167.459 |
| UTC time | 2009-03-20 14:21:49.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 20, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 14:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 97.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.459 and latitude -18.059.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-03-20
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