| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 131.1 km |
| Coordinates | -14.897, 167.325 |
| UTC time | 2014-08-16 18:23:43.820 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 16, 2014 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 18:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 333.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.325 and latitude -14.897.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2014-08-16
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