| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.532, 168.150 |
| UTC time | 2023-01-15 05:32:26.533 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 15, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 05:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 246.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.150 and latitude -15.532.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-01-15
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