| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.156, 168.777 |
| UTC time | 2015-01-03 20:59:57.140 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 3, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 20:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 81.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.777 and latitude -17.156.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-01-03
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