| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 68.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.182, 168.239 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-27 12:07:37.090 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 27, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 12:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 50.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.239 and latitude -18.182.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 50.2 km |
| Noumea | 492.4 km |
| Nadi | 972.4 km |
| Lautoka | 977.7 km |
| Suva | 1077.3 km |
| Nasinu | 1086.9 km |
| Honiara | 1322.7 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1782.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1804.1 km |
| Gold Coast | 1866.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1869.2 km |
| Logan City | 1872.0 km |
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