| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.053, 168.537 |
| UTC time | 1966-01-28 05:42:17.040 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 28, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 28, 1966 at 05:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 79.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.537 and latitude -17.053.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1966-01-28
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