| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.9 km |
| Coordinates | -17.856, 167.949 |
| UTC time | 2024-12-17 03:37:43.306 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 03:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 40.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.949 and latitude -17.856.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-12-17
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