| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.8 km |
| Coordinates | -15.660, 167.853 |
| UTC time | 2017-10-21 16:35:38.170 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 16:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 236.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.853 and latitude -15.660.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-10-21
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