| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 255.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.614, 169.404 |
| UTC time | 2017-02-26 06:44:22.670 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 26, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 06:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 151.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.404 and latitude -18.614.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-02-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 151.2 km |
| Noumea | 510.8 km |
| Nadi | 852.0 km |
| Lautoka | 858.4 km |
| Suva | 954.4 km |
| Nasinu | 964.3 km |
| Honiara | 1443.7 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1869.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1893.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1935.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1942.6 km |
| Logan City | 1944.3 km |
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