| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.9 km |
| Coordinates | -14.824, 166.829 |
| UTC time | 2012-02-17 11:26:49.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 17, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 360.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.829 and latitude -14.824.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-02-17
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