| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 213.8 km |
| Coordinates | -18.789, 169.099 |
| UTC time | 2011-09-20 21:28:28.850 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 21:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 143.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.099 and latitude -18.789.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-09-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 143.6 km |
| Noumea | 476.2 km |
| Nadi | 885.8 km |
| Lautoka | 892.6 km |
| Suva | 987.3 km |
| Nasinu | 997.3 km |
| Honiara | 1434.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1831.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1856.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1898.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1905.1 km |
| Logan City | 1906.7 km |
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