| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 9.1 km |
| Coordinates | -17.640, 167.425 |
| UTC time | 2021-02-16 16:12:17.183 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 16:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 94.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.425 and latitude -17.640.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-02-16
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