| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.509, 168.234 |
| UTC time | 1961-07-23 14:03:41.680 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 23, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, July 23, 1961 at 14:03 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 86.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.234 and latitude -18.509.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1961-07-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 86.4 km |
| Noumea | 458.6 km |
| Nadi | 974.3 km |
| Lautoka | 980.3 km |
| Suva | 1077.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1087.4 km |
| Honiara | 1348.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1764.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1787.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1843.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1847.4 km |
| Logan City | 1849.9 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 5.2
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M 5.3
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