| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.866, 166.426 |
| UTC time | 2016-04-02 13:01:37.110 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 2, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 13:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 289.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.426 and latitude -15.866.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-04-02
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