| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.647, 168.038 |
| UTC time | 2012-02-29 16:03:57.290 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 16:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 30.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.038 and latitude -17.647.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-02-29
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