| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.178, 168.145 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-20 19:23:03.960 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 19:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 52.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.145 and latitude -18.178.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-20
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