| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.882, 167.283 |
| UTC time | 1973-04-21 20:30:35.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 21, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 21, 1973 at 20:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 233.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.283 and latitude -15.882.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-04-21
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