| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.714, 173.466 |
| UTC time | 1970-05-04 07:40:55.820 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 4, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Monday, May 4, 1970 at 07:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 526.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.466 and latitude -20.714.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-05-04
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