| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.348, 167.727 |
| UTC time | 2010-08-12 12:53:49.710 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 12, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 12:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 75.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.727 and latitude -17.348.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-08-12
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