| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.5 km |
| Coordinates | -19.224, 167.728 |
| UTC time | 2015-09-01 23:06:28.760 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 23:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 176.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.728 and latitude -19.224.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-09-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 176.7 km |
| Noumea | 364.7 km |
| Nadi | 1034.7 km |
| Lautoka | 1042.2 km |
| Suva | 1134.4 km |
| Nasinu | 1144.6 km |
| Honiara | 1374.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1680.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1705.1 km |
| Gold Coast | 1752.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1758.2 km |
| Logan City | 1760.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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