| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.610, 166.817 |
| UTC time | 2018-09-16 15:00:30.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 16, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 15:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 383.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.817 and latitude -14.610.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-09-16
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