| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.939, 167.594 |
| UTC time | 1946-01-20 16:54:28.020 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 20, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 20, 1946 at 16:54 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 214.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.594 and latitude -15.939.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1946-01-20
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