| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.745, 166.471 |
| UTC time | 1973-12-28 14:18:52.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 28, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, December 28, 1973 at 14:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 386.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.471 and latitude -14.745.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-12-28
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