| Magnitude | 7.1 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 28.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.311, 168.218 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-20 18:19:23.550 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 18:19 UTC with a magnitude of 7.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 64.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.218 and latitude -18.311.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 2011-08-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 64.8 km |
| Noumea | 478.3 km |
| Nadi | 975.0 km |
| Lautoka | 980.6 km |
| Suva | 1079.3 km |
| Nasinu | 1089.0 km |
| Honiara | 1331.6 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1773.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1795.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1855.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1858.9 km |
| Logan City | 1861.6 km |
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