| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.299, 168.093 |
| UTC time | 1939-04-04 10:11:03.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 4, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, April 4, 1939 at 10:11 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 54.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.093 and latitude -17.299.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1939-04-04
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