| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.4 km |
| Coordinates | -17.035, 171.646 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-15 15:20:09.520 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 15, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 15:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 362.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 171.646 and latitude -17.035.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-15
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