| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.965, 168.087 |
| UTC time | 1953-05-10 05:10:49.890 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 10, 1953 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 10, 1953 at 05:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 35.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.087 and latitude -17.965.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1953-05-10
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