| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 46.3 km |
| Coordinates | -16.647, 167.609 |
| UTC time | 1965-08-13 17:56:30.080 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 13, 1965 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 13, 1965 at 17:56 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 142.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.609 and latitude -16.647.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1965-08-13
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