| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 155.2 km |
| Coordinates | -14.867, 167.397 |
| UTC time | 2012-09-17 21:15:46.090 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 17, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 21:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 334.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.397 and latitude -14.867.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-09-17
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