| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 122.3 km |
| Coordinates | -15.012, 167.399 |
| UTC time | 1972-09-01 12:47:14.930 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 1, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, September 1, 1972 at 12:47 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 318.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.399 and latitude -15.012.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-09-01
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