| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.086, 167.926 |
| UTC time | 2010-12-27 16:43:48.440 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 27, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 27, 2010 at 16:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 155.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.926 and latitude -19.086.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-12-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 155.7 km |
| Noumea | 386.8 km |
| Nadi | 1012.1 km |
| Lautoka | 1019.4 km |
| Suva | 1112.5 km |
| Nasinu | 1122.7 km |
| Honiara | 1375.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1706.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1730.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1778.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1784.1 km |
| Logan City | 1786.2 km |
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