| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.929, 167.839 |
| UTC time | 1966-06-06 01:45:43.720 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 6, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, June 6, 1966 at 01:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 316.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.839 and latitude -14.929.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-06-06
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