| Magnitude | 7.0 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 29.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.947, 166.879 |
| UTC time | 2023-01-08 12:32:42.372 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 8, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:32 UTC with a magnitude of 7.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 346.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.879 and latitude -14.947.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 2023-01-08
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