| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.590, 172.307 |
| UTC time | 1964-05-31 17:15:21.980 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 31, 1964 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Sunday, May 31, 1964 at 17:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 629.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.307 and latitude -13.590.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1964-05-31
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