| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.225, 167.836 |
| UTC time | 2018-12-21 22:24:34.050 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 21, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 22:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 175.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.836 and latitude -16.225.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-12-21
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