| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 28.5 km |
| Coordinates | -18.633, 168.208 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-20 17:02:46.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 17:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 100.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.208 and latitude -18.633.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 100.4 km |
| Noumea | 444.9 km |
| Nadi | 977.9 km |
| Lautoka | 984.2 km |
| Suva | 1080.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1090.5 km |
| Honiara | 1357.2 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1755.8 km |
| Bundaberg | 1778.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1832.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1837.2 km |
| Logan City | 1839.6 km |
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