| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.269, 167.425 |
| UTC time | 2016-04-08 19:05:21.040 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 8, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 19:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 111.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.425 and latitude -18.269.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-04-08
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