| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.831, 168.179 |
| UTC time | 1940-11-08 10:34:16.060 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 8, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, November 8, 1940 at 10:34 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 17.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.179 and latitude -17.831.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-11-08
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