| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 68.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.676, 168.000 |
| UTC time | 2024-12-18 17:53:26.610 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 17:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 33.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.000 and latitude -17.676.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-12-18
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