| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 13.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.829, 167.541 |
| UTC time | 2021-02-16 00:49:25.141 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 00:49 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 82.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.541 and latitude -17.829.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2021-02-16
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