| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.705, 168.142 |
| UTC time | 2024-12-17 18:17:23.998 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 18:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 18.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.142 and latitude -17.705.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-12-17
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