| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 76.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.492, 169.093 |
| UTC time | 2016-04-18 13:06:10.890 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 18, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 13:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 212.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.093 and latitude -19.492.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-04-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 212.0 km |
| Noumea | 414.2 km |
| Nadi | 897.6 km |
| Lautoka | 906.2 km |
| Suva | 994.7 km |
| Nasinu | 1005.1 km |
| Honiara | 1490.6 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1798.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1825.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1853.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1862.6 km |
| Logan City | 1863.5 km |
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