| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.972, 168.741 |
| UTC time | 2012-04-14 22:05:26.430 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 22:05 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 144.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.741 and latitude -18.972.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2012-04-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 144.8 km |
| Noumea | 438.3 km |
| Nadi | 925.5 km |
| Lautoka | 932.7 km |
| Suva | 1026.1 km |
| Nasinu | 1036.2 km |
| Honiara | 1423.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1788.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1813.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1855.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1862.4 km |
| Logan City | 1864.1 km |
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