| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 182.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.150, 168.012 |
| UTC time | 2021-01-09 01:39:38.964 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 9, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 01:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 179.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.012 and latitude -16.150.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-01-09
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