| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.342, 168.068 |
| UTC time | 1961-05-06 23:13:27.440 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 6, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 6, 1961 at 23:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 51.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.068 and latitude -17.342.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-05-06
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