| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.2 km |
| Coordinates | -18.337, 168.082 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-22 17:39:41.140 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 22, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 17:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 71.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.082 and latitude -18.337.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-22
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 71.2 km |
| Noumea | 470.3 km |
| Nadi | 989.5 km |
| Lautoka | 995.1 km |
| Suva | 1093.7 km |
| Nasinu | 1103.3 km |
| Honiara | 1323.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1759.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1781.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1842.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1845.6 km |
| Logan City | 1848.4 km |
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