| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 9.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.032, 168.143 |
| UTC time | 2018-08-21 22:32:26.470 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 22:32 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 190.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.143 and latitude -16.032.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2018-08-21
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