| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 137.5 km |
| Coordinates | -20.744, 169.957 |
| UTC time | 1964-01-20 17:08:37.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 20, 1964 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 20, 1964 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 376.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.957 and latitude -20.744.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1964-01-20
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