| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.776, 166.555 |
| UTC time | 2023-03-03 00:54:27.959 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 3, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 00:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 379.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.555 and latitude -14.776.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-03-03
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