| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.566, 167.916 |
| UTC time | 1971-12-06 02:09:10.380 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 6, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 6, 1971 at 02:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 46.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.916 and latitude -17.566.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-12-06
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