| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 11.1 km |
| Coordinates | -16.416, 168.220 |
| UTC time | 2018-12-15 20:21:54.830 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 15, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 20:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 147.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.220 and latitude -16.416.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-12-15
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