| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.960, 166.614 |
| UTC time | 1917-05-14 22:01:04.590 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 14, 1917 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 14, 1917 at 22:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 268.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.614 and latitude -15.960.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1917-05-14
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