| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.425, 167.887 |
| UTC time | 2012-01-08 21:51:49.540 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 8, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 21:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 57.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.887 and latitude -17.425.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-01-08
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