| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.333, 166.970 |
| UTC time | 2019-09-20 18:20:07.667 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 20, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 18:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 149.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.970 and latitude -17.333.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-09-20
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