| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 231.5 km |
| Coordinates | -18.780, 169.393 |
| UTC time | 2010-01-31 15:18:44.860 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 31, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 15:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 162.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.393 and latitude -18.780.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-01-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 162.8 km |
| Noumea | 495.4 km |
| Nadi | 854.9 km |
| Lautoka | 861.8 km |
| Suva | 956.3 km |
| Nasinu | 966.3 km |
| Honiara | 1455.7 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1860.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1885.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1923.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1931.5 km |
| Logan City | 1933.0 km |
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