| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 47.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.704, 168.003 |
| UTC time | 2024-12-21 15:30:53.399 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 21, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 15:30 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 33.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.003 and latitude -17.704.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2024-12-21
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