| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 123.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.496, 167.487 |
| UTC time | 1973-01-06 22:15:49.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 6, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 6, 1973 at 22:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 264.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.487 and latitude -15.496.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-01-06
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