| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.8 km |
| Coordinates | -19.124, 168.613 |
| UTC time | 2019-01-25 19:40:42.240 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 25, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 19:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 157.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.613 and latitude -19.124.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-01-25
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 157.6 km |
| Noumea | 416.9 km |
| Nadi | 940.9 km |
| Lautoka | 948.4 km |
| Suva | 1040.7 km |
| Nasinu | 1050.9 km |
| Honiara | 1426.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1769.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1794.7 km |
| Gold Coast | 1834.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1841.9 km |
| Logan City | 1843.5 km |
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