| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.776, 168.480 |
| UTC time | 2018-04-29 20:23:38.830 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 29, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 20:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 117.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.480 and latitude -18.776.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-04-29
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 117.1 km |
| Noumea | 443.2 km |
| Nadi | 950.6 km |
| Lautoka | 957.2 km |
| Suva | 1052.4 km |
| Nasinu | 1062.4 km |
| Honiara | 1388.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1774.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1797.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1846.2 km |
| Brisbane | 1851.7 km |
| Logan City | 1853.8 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.3
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