| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 194.2 km |
| Coordinates | -18.879, 169.226 |
| UTC time | 2018-08-17 19:29:26.330 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 17, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 19:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 159.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.226 and latitude -18.879.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-08-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 159.6 km |
| Noumea | 476.0 km |
| Nadi | 873.5 km |
| Lautoka | 880.6 km |
| Suva | 974.4 km |
| Nasinu | 984.5 km |
| Honiara | 1451.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1839.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1864.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1903.2 km |
| Brisbane | 1910.8 km |
| Logan City | 1912.3 km |
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