| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.376, 167.679 |
| UTC time | 2022-05-05 20:15:47.817 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 5, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 20:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 78.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.679 and latitude -17.376.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-05-05
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