| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.599, 167.223 |
| UTC time | 2021-05-06 12:20:37.437 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 6, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 12:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 171.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.223 and latitude -16.599.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-05-06
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