| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.2 km |
| Coordinates | -15.852, 166.933 |
| UTC time | 1965-08-13 12:40:08.960 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 13, 1965 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 13, 1965 at 12:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 256.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.933 and latitude -15.852.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1965-08-13
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