| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.098, 166.728 |
| UTC time | 2023-01-08 17:15:08.934 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 8, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 17:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 339.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.728 and latitude -15.098.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-01-08
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M 4.5
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M 4.1
Port Vila
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M 4.7
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-01-17 23:21 UTC
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M 4.8
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M 5.0
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-01-06 23:10 UTC
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324.9 km |
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