| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 141.6 km |
| Coordinates | -17.887, 168.614 |
| UTC time | 2021-05-12 16:52:43.863 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 16:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 36.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.614 and latitude -17.887.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-05-12
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