| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.280, 168.083 |
| UTC time | 1959-07-21 07:43:16.140 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 21, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, July 21, 1959 at 07:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 385.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.083 and latitude -14.280.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-07-21
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