| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.593, 167.793 |
| UTC time | 1972-12-25 03:32:45.370 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 25, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 25, 1972 at 03:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 354.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.793 and latitude -14.593.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-12-25
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