| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 7.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.767, 168.128 |
| UTC time | 1973-12-15 22:57:02.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 15, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 15, 1973 at 22:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 109.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.128 and latitude -16.767.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-12-15
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