| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 118.4 km |
| Coordinates | -15.218, 167.513 |
| UTC time | 2018-01-15 02:28:34.620 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 15, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 02:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 293.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.513 and latitude -15.218.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-01-15
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