| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 8.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.948, 167.226 |
| UTC time | 2012-02-05 16:40:39.160 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 5, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 16:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 117.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.226 and latitude -17.948.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2012-02-05
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