| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.344, 168.547 |
| UTC time | 1958-05-31 19:32:38.580 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 31, 1958 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 31, 1958 at 19:32 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 267.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.547 and latitude -15.344.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1958-05-31
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