| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 103.5 km |
| Coordinates | -18.958, 168.887 |
| UTC time | 2018-07-22 21:21:57.570 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 22, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 21:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 148.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.887 and latitude -18.958.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-07-22
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 148.8 km |
| Noumea | 448.1 km |
| Nadi | 910.1 km |
| Lautoka | 917.3 km |
| Suva | 1010.7 km |
| Nasinu | 1020.8 km |
| Honiara | 1432.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1803.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1828.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1869.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1876.1 km |
| Logan City | 1877.7 km |
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