| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.555, 169.671 |
| UTC time | 1939-10-09 02:18:01.590 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 9, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, October 9, 1939 at 02:18 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 247.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.671 and latitude -19.555.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1939-10-09
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