| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.177, 168.178 |
| UTC time | 2011-01-09 15:55:02.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 9, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 15:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 161.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.178 and latitude -19.177.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-01-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 161.0 km |
| Noumea | 388.9 km |
| Nadi | 987.1 km |
| Lautoka | 994.6 km |
| Suva | 1086.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1097.0 km |
| Honiara | 1400.7 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1725.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1750.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1794.2 km |
| Brisbane | 1800.4 km |
| Logan City | 1802.2 km |
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