| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 649.9 km |
| Coordinates | -12.786, 169.227 |
| UTC time | 2026-03-31 21:56:33.940 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 21:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VA), about 559.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.227 and latitude -12.786.
| Location | 217 km NE of Sola |
| Country | Vanuatu (VA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-03-31
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