| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.829, 167.594 |
| UTC time | 2021-02-16 00:56:09.855 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 00:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 76.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.594 and latitude -17.829.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-02-16
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