| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.513, 167.897 |
| UTC time | 2010-01-24 18:15:09.270 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 24, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 18:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 97.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.897 and latitude -18.513.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-01-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 97.0 km |
| Noumea | 445.1 km |
| Nadi | 1009.9 km |
| Lautoka | 1015.8 km |
| Suva | 1113.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1123.0 km |
| Honiara | 1325.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1733.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1755.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1815.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1818.3 km |
| Logan City | 1821.0 km |
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