| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.183, 168.087 |
| UTC time | 2024-05-09 03:08:47.801 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 9, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 03:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 285.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.087 and latitude -15.183.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-05-09
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