| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.209, 167.855 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-20 18:26:45.030 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 18:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 71.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.855 and latitude -18.209.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-20
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