| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.851, 166.505 |
| UTC time | 1973-12-29 06:44:18.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 29, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 29, 1973 at 06:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 374.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.505 and latitude -14.851.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-12-29
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