| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.896, 166.716 |
| UTC time | 2009-10-12 10:29:16.040 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 12, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VA), about 460.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.716 and latitude -13.896.
| Location | 90 km W of Sola |
| Country | Vanuatu (VA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-10-12
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