| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.7 km |
| Coordinates | -16.654, 167.629 |
| UTC time | 1972-03-06 02:42:22.870 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 6, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 6, 1972 at 02:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 140.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.629 and latitude -16.654.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-03-06
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