| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 36.4 km |
| Coordinates | -19.772, 169.939 |
| UTC time | 2009-04-21 00:53:13.490 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 00:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 284.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.939 and latitude -19.772.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-04-21
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