| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 123.2 km |
| Coordinates | -14.990, 167.460 |
| UTC time | 2012-11-17 02:51:23.390 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 17, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 02:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 319.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.460 and latitude -14.990.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-11-17
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