| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.795, 167.650 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-23 17:05:57.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 17:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 137.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.650 and latitude -18.795.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 137.1 km |
| Noumea | 407.0 km |
| Nadi | 1037.9 km |
| Lautoka | 1044.5 km |
| Suva | 1139.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1149.9 km |
| Honiara | 1332.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1695.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1718.0 km |
| Gold Coast | 1775.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1778.8 km |
| Logan City | 1781.4 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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