| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 241.1 km |
| Coordinates | -19.183, 169.441 |
| UTC time | 2017-01-24 16:17:50.570 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 16:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 200.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.441 and latitude -19.183.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-01-24
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