| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 125.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.545, 167.632 |
| UTC time | 1971-03-15 20:51:49.480 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 15, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 15, 1971 at 20:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 254.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.632 and latitude -15.545.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-03-15
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