| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.197, 172.946 |
| UTC time | 1959-07-03 17:55:13.750 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 3, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Friday, July 3, 1959 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lautoka, about 505.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.946 and latitude -16.197.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-07-03
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