| Magnitude | 7.2 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.735, 168.570 |
| UTC time | 1925-03-22 08:41:58.940 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 22, 1925 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, March 22, 1925 at 08:41 UTC with a magnitude of 7.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 114.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.570 and latitude -18.735.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1925-03-22
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 114.4 km |
| Noumea | 451.8 km |
| Nadi | 940.7 km |
| Lautoka | 947.3 km |
| Suva | 1042.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1052.7 km |
| Honiara | 1391.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1784.5 km |
| Bundaberg | 1808.4 km |
| Gold Coast | 1856.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1862.1 km |
| Logan City | 1864.2 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.8
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M 5.4
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M 4.9
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M 5.3
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