| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 158.2 km |
| Coordinates | -15.886, 167.899 |
| UTC time | 2021-12-21 01:34:30.668 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 01:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 210.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.899 and latitude -15.886.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-12-21
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