| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.367, 168.847 |
| UTC time | 2012-02-17 01:57:29.470 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 17, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 01:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 190.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.847 and latitude -19.367.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-02-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 190.0 km |
| Noumea | 408.6 km |
| Nadi | 920.7 km |
| Lautoka | 928.8 km |
| Suva | 1018.7 km |
| Nasinu | 1029.1 km |
| Honiara | 1462.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1780.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1806.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1839.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1847.9 km |
| Logan City | 1849.1 km |
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