| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.843, 168.940 |
| UTC time | 2010-05-23 20:19:25.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 23, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 20:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 67.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.940 and latitude -17.843.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-05-23
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