| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.6 km |
| Coordinates | -19.168, 168.704 |
| UTC time | 2011-12-26 16:12:33.210 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 26, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 26, 2011 at 16:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 164.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.704 and latitude -19.168.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-12-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 164.6 km |
| Noumea | 417.9 km |
| Nadi | 932.1 km |
| Lautoka | 939.8 km |
| Suva | 1031.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1041.8 km |
| Honiara | 1436.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1775.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1801.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1839.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1847.2 km |
| Logan City | 1848.7 km |
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