| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 246.4 km |
| Coordinates | -18.867, 169.364 |
| UTC time | 2011-07-16 18:09:40.820 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 16, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 18:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 167.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.364 and latitude -18.867.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-07-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 167.8 km |
| Noumea | 485.9 km |
| Nadi | 859.0 km |
| Lautoka | 866.1 km |
| Suva | 959.9 km |
| Nasinu | 970.0 km |
| Honiara | 1460.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1853.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1878.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1915.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1923.7 km |
| Logan City | 1925.1 km |
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