| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.847, 170.041 |
| UTC time | 2019-08-26 21:40:49.683 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 26, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 21:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 297.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.041 and latitude -19.847.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-08-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 297.2 km |
| Noumea | 460.7 km |
| Nadi | 809.6 km |
| Lautoka | 819.5 km |
| Suva | 902.7 km |
| Nasinu | 913.5 km |
| Honiara | 1587.7 km |
| Whangarei | 1817.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1874.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1903.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1915.6 km |
| Logan City | 1928.3 km |
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