| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.465, 173.705 |
| UTC time | 1971-08-21 16:08:27.060 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 21, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, August 21, 1971 at 16:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 433.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.705 and latitude -19.465.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-08-21
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