| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.316, 173.421 |
| UTC time | 1948-03-16 16:58:04.250 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 16, 1948 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Tuesday, March 16, 1948 at 16:58 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 573.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.421 and latitude -21.316.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1948-03-16
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