| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.311, 167.960 |
| UTC time | 2010-12-27 19:40:12.650 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 27, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 27, 2010 at 19:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 179.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.960 and latitude -19.311.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-12-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 179.2 km |
| Noumea | 365.4 km |
| Nadi | 1011.8 km |
| Lautoka | 1019.5 km |
| Suva | 1110.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1121.2 km |
| Honiara | 1397.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1698.5 km |
| Bundaberg | 1723.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1766.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1773.1 km |
| Logan City | 1774.9 km |
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