| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 159.7 km |
| Coordinates | -16.053, 167.876 |
| UTC time | 2021-08-16 16:35:08.089 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 16:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 193.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.876 and latitude -16.053.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-08-16
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