| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.9 km |
| Coordinates | -17.394, 168.209 |
| UTC time | 2025-01-15 07:32:20.793 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 07:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 39.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.209 and latitude -17.394.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-01-15
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