| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 17.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.315, 166.860 |
| UTC time | 2022-04-09 20:52:38.456 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 9, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 20:52 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 221.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.860 and latitude -16.315.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2022-04-09
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