| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.308, 168.156 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-20 17:13:06.380 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 17:13 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 65.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.156 and latitude -18.308.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2011-08-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 65.8 km |
| Noumea | 476.1 km |
| Nadi | 981.6 km |
| Lautoka | 987.1 km |
| Suva | 1085.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1095.5 km |
| Honiara | 1326.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1768.1 km |
| Bundaberg | 1789.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1850.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1853.8 km |
| Logan City | 1856.6 km |
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