| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.534, 167.721 |
| UTC time | 2009-07-16 17:59:36.100 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 16, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 17:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 66.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.721 and latitude -17.534.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-07-16
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