| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.974, 167.669 |
| UTC time | 2012-12-11 12:18:21.490 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 153.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.669 and latitude -18.974.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-12-11
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 153.7 km |
| Noumea | 388.7 km |
| Nadi | 1037.7 km |
| Lautoka | 1044.6 km |
| Suva | 1138.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1148.8 km |
| Honiara | 1349.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1687.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1711.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1764.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1768.9 km |
| Logan City | 1771.3 km |
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