| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 180.5 km |
| Coordinates | -16.160, 167.926 |
| UTC time | 2021-05-01 11:50:25.886 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 1, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 180.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.926 and latitude -16.160.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-05-01
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