| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.033, 173.539 |
| UTC time | 1961-09-18 15:37:34.870 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 18, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Monday, September 18, 1961 at 15:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 543.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.539 and latitude -21.033.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-09-18
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