| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 162.3 km |
| Coordinates | -15.957, 167.912 |
| UTC time | 2021-03-12 01:03:51.059 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 12, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 01:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 202.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.912 and latitude -15.957.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-03-12
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