Port Vila Vanuatu earthquakes
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The 2011 Port Vila earthquakes were two earthquakes (magnitude 7.1 and 7.0) that occurred on August 20, 2011, at approximately 16.55 GMT, offshore. The surrounding sea area has been active in the last few years preceding the event, and the area has been the site of aftershocks, including a 6.2 on the 23rd.