| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 6.3 km |
| Coordinates | -18.054, 169.173 |
| UTC time | 2017-07-21 08:59:06.590 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 21, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 08:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 97.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.173 and latitude -18.054.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-07-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 97.6 km |
| Noumea | 549.2 km |
| Nadi | 873.5 km |
| Lautoka | 878.5 km |
| Suva | 979.0 km |
| Nasinu | 988.4 km |
| Honiara | 1383.1 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1876.1 km |
| Bundaberg | 1898.7 km |
| Gold Coast | 1953.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1957.7 km |
| Logan City | 1960.0 km |
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