| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 11.4 km |
| Coordinates | -14.501, 166.742 |
| UTC time | 2016-04-15 18:47:08.660 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 15, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 18:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 397.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.742 and latitude -14.501.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-04-15
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