| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.406, 172.930 |
| UTC time | 1972-01-22 21:50:38.220 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 22, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, January 22, 1972 at 21:50 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 553.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.930 and latitude -20.406.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-01-22
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