| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 7.2 km |
| Coordinates | -16.302, 167.326 |
| UTC time | 2016-05-03 23:05:59.920 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 23:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 191.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.326 and latitude -16.302.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-05-03
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