| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.906, 168.010 |
| UTC time | 2023-08-24 20:08:15.966 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 24, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 20:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 37.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.010 and latitude -17.906.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-08-24
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