| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 28.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.623, 167.286 |
| UTC time | 2015-12-15 13:29:35.980 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 13:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 259.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.286 and latitude -15.623.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-12-15
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