| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.917, 166.657 |
| UTC time | 1954-02-27 23:34:39.280 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 27, 1954 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, February 27, 1954 at 23:34 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VA), about 565.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.657 and latitude -12.917.
| Location | 143 km NW of Sola |
| Country | Vanuatu (VA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1954-02-27
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