| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.534, 168.125 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-20 09:50:18.160 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 09:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 91.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.125 and latitude -18.534.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 91.0 km |
| Noumea | 451.6 km |
| Nadi | 986.0 km |
| Lautoka | 992.0 km |
| Suva | 1089.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1099.0 km |
| Honiara | 1343.2 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1753.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1775.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1832.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1836.4 km |
| Logan City | 1839.0 km |
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