| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 4.9 km |
| Coordinates | -17.229, 167.627 |
| UTC time | 2016-05-27 05:31:22.350 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 27, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 05:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.627 and latitude -17.229.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-05-27
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