| Magnitude | 7.1 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.691, 167.470 |
| UTC time | 1946-01-05 19:57:26.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 5, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 5, 1946 at 19:57 UTC with a magnitude of 7.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 244.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.470 and latitude -15.691.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1946-01-05
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