| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.766, 170.012 |
| UTC time | 1954-10-31 23:12:57.120 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 31, 1954 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, October 31, 1954 at 23:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 213.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.012 and latitude -18.766.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1954-10-31
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