| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 8.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.023, 168.163 |
| UTC time | 2017-03-07 23:38:22.520 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 23:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 302.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.163 and latitude -15.023.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-03-07
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