| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 243.3 km |
| Coordinates | -18.960, 169.474 |
| UTC time | 2018-02-06 18:37:58.980 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 18:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 183.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.474 and latitude -18.960.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-02-06
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