| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.383, 166.818 |
| UTC time | 1966-01-14 20:41:06.430 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 14, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 14, 1966 at 20:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 163.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.818 and latitude -17.383.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-01-14
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