| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.4 km |
| Coordinates | -19.108, 168.750 |
| UTC time | 2012-03-25 20:45:45.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 25, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 20:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 159.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.750 and latitude -19.108.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-03-25
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 159.5 km |
| Noumea | 426.2 km |
| Nadi | 926.4 km |
| Lautoka | 934.0 km |
| Suva | 1026.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1036.4 km |
| Honiara | 1434.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1783.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1808.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1847.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1854.9 km |
| Logan City | 1856.4 km |
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