| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.953, 169.871 |
| UTC time | 1917-05-29 06:03:27.750 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 29, 1917 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 29, 1917 at 06:03 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 351.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.871 and latitude -14.953.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1917-05-29
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