| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.599, 166.983 |
| UTC time | 2012-03-13 23:16:16.510 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 23:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 142.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.983 and latitude -17.599.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-03-13
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