| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.601, 167.992 |
| UTC time | 2021-02-17 11:45:16.800 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 11:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 37.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.992 and latitude -17.601.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-02-17
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