| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.3 km |
| Coordinates | -15.393, 167.497 |
| UTC time | 2018-09-17 00:24:14.010 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 17, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 00:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 275.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.497 and latitude -15.393.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-09-17
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