| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.064, 167.507 |
| UTC time | 2019-05-08 14:57:00.132 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 14:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 170.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.507 and latitude -19.064.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-05-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 170.6 km |
| Noumea | 374.0 km |
| Nadi | 1055.7 km |
| Lautoka | 1062.8 km |
| Suva | 1156.3 km |
| Nasinu | 1166.5 km |
| Honiara | 1346.2 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1668.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1691.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1745.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1749.2 km |
| Logan City | 1751.7 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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