| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.9 km |
| Coordinates | -18.987, 167.736 |
| UTC time | 2012-12-11 23:16:23.170 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 23:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 152.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.736 and latitude -18.987.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-12-11
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 152.0 km |
| Noumea | 389.7 km |
| Nadi | 1030.8 km |
| Lautoka | 1037.8 km |
| Suva | 1131.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1141.9 km |
| Honiara | 1354.6 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1693.5 km |
| Bundaberg | 1717.0 km |
| Gold Coast | 1769.4 km |
| Brisbane | 1773.9 km |
| Logan City | 1776.2 km |
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