| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.423, 167.208 |
| UTC time | 1919-08-31 17:20:35.330 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 31, 1919 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, August 31, 1919 at 17:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 283.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.208 and latitude -15.423.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1919-08-31
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