| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.1 km |
| Coordinates | -17.656, 167.615 |
| UTC time | 2009-08-04 17:57:36.670 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 17:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 74.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.615 and latitude -17.656.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-08-04
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