| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 228.9 km |
| Coordinates | -15.967, 168.131 |
| UTC time | 2015-09-22 09:22:32.440 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 09:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 198.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.131 and latitude -15.967.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-09-22
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