| Magnitude | 7.4 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.123, 166.995 |
| UTC time | 1965-08-13 12:40:31.910 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 13, 1965 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 13, 1965 at 12:40 UTC with a magnitude of 7.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 228.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.995 and latitude -16.123.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1965-08-13
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