| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 32.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.632, 168.061 |
| UTC time | 1917-02-12 09:03:09.490 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 12, 1917 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, February 12, 1917 at 09:03 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 29.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.061 and latitude -17.632.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1917-02-12
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