| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 13.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.026, 168.329 |
| UTC time | 2009-05-29 06:20:14.610 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 29, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 06:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 79.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.329 and latitude -17.026.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-05-29
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