| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.713, 169.828 |
| UTC time | 1947-07-24 12:16:55.230 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 24, 1947 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, July 24, 1947 at 12:16 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 193.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.828 and latitude -18.713.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1947-07-24
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