| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.515, 168.750 |
| UTC time | 1969-05-04 12:36:37.320 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 4, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 4, 1969 at 12:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 52.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.750 and latitude -17.515.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-05-04
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