| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.5 km |
| Coordinates | -17.438, 167.879 |
| UTC time | 2010-08-16 17:20:11.780 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 16, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 17:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 56.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.879 and latitude -17.438.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-08-16
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