| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.836, 167.836 |
| UTC time | 2018-10-02 10:08:37.370 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 10:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 51.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.836 and latitude -17.836.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-10-02
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