| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 54.4 km |
| Coordinates | -17.691, 168.084 |
| UTC time | 2024-12-17 01:47:25.741 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 01:47 UTC with a magnitude of 7.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 24.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.084 and latitude -17.691.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 2024-12-17
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