| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 64.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.630, 168.247 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-06 23:10:38.551 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 23:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 13.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.247 and latitude -17.630.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-06
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