| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 120.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.635, 167.778 |
| UTC time | 2020-12-15 22:43:05.882 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 22:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 240.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.778 and latitude -15.635.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2020-12-15
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