| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.1 km |
| Coordinates | -14.992, 166.916 |
| UTC time | 2022-05-06 08:41:21.219 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 6, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 08:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 340.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.916 and latitude -14.992.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-05-06
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