| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 211.9 km |
| Coordinates | -18.920, 169.262 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-04 05:45:03.520 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 4, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 05:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 165.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.262 and latitude -18.920.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 165.5 km |
| Noumea | 474.7 km |
| Nadi | 870.4 km |
| Lautoka | 877.6 km |
| Suva | 971.0 km |
| Nasinu | 981.1 km |
| Honiara | 1456.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1840.8 km |
| Bundaberg | 1866.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1903.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1911.5 km |
| Logan City | 1912.9 km |
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