| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.813, 167.641 |
| UTC time | 2021-02-16 01:32:00.512 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 01:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 71.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.641 and latitude -17.813.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-02-16
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