| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 527.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.127, 174.896 |
| UTC time | 2021-10-02 06:29:17.897 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 2, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 06:29 UTC with a magnitude of 7.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 454.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.896 and latitude -21.127.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 2021-10-02
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