| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.136, 168.486 |
| UTC time | 1970-03-16 16:25:25.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 16, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 16, 1970 at 16:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 156.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.486 and latitude -19.136.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-03-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 156.9 km |
| Noumea | 408.7 km |
| Nadi | 954.4 km |
| Lautoka | 961.9 km |
| Suva | 1054.1 km |
| Nasinu | 1064.4 km |
| Honiara | 1418.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1756.8 km |
| Bundaberg | 1781.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1823.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1829.9 km |
| Logan City | 1831.6 km |
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