| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.4 km |
| Coordinates | -18.160, 168.172 |
| UTC time | 2026-05-19 02:29:25.526 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 49.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.172 and latitude -18.160.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-05-19
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