| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.408, 168.099 |
| UTC time | 1948-12-06 12:10:41.890 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 6, 1948 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 6, 1948 at 12:10 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 43.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.099 and latitude -17.408.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1948-12-06
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