| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 49.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.750, 168.012 |
| UTC time | 2024-12-17 01:53:13.001 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 01:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 32.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.012 and latitude -17.750.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-12-17
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