| Magnitude | 7.1 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 135.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.860, 167.303 |
| UTC time | 2015-10-20 21:52:02.560 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 21:52 UTC with a magnitude of 7.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 338.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.303 and latitude -14.860.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 2015-10-20
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