| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.543, 166.795 |
| UTC time | 1940-01-26 06:41:46.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 26, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 26, 1940 at 06:41 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 390.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.795 and latitude -14.543.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-01-26
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