| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.362, 167.751 |
| UTC time | 2026-05-31 02:48:01.280 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 31, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 72.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.751 and latitude -17.362.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-05-31
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