| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.020, 167.637 |
| UTC time | 2023-05-19 15:38:54.397 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 19, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 15:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 78.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.637 and latitude -18.020.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-05-19
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