| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.892, 167.850 |
| UTC time | 2020-03-07 05:43:45.580 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 7, 2020 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 05:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 52.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.850 and latitude -17.892.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2020-03-07
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