| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.587, 168.174 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-21 09:03:49.950 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 21, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 09:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 95.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.174 and latitude -18.587.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 95.8 km |
| Noumea | 448.1 km |
| Nadi | 981.2 km |
| Lautoka | 987.3 km |
| Suva | 1084.1 km |
| Nasinu | 1093.9 km |
| Honiara | 1351.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1755.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1777.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1833.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1837.2 km |
| Logan City | 1839.7 km |
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