| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 19.2 km |
| Coordinates | -15.132, 168.021 |
| UTC time | 2024-05-08 08:17:15.894 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 08:17 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 291.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.021 and latitude -15.132.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2024-05-08
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