| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 238.7 km |
| Coordinates | -18.715, 169.318 |
| UTC time | 1970-04-20 10:39:13.090 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 20, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, April 20, 1970 at 10:39 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 152.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.318 and latitude -18.715.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-04-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 152.1 km |
| Noumea | 496.4 km |
| Nadi | 862.0 km |
| Lautoka | 868.7 km |
| Suva | 963.9 km |
| Nasinu | 973.8 km |
| Honiara | 1445.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1856.1 km |
| Bundaberg | 1881.0 km |
| Gold Coast | 1921.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1928.9 km |
| Logan City | 1930.5 km |
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