| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.833, 167.445 |
| UTC time | 2021-03-09 08:24:54.502 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 08:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 92.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.445 and latitude -17.833.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-03-09
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