| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.027, 170.139 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-05 08:03:01.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 5, 1974 at 08:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 319.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.139 and latitude -20.027.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-05
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