| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.856, 167.235 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-06 17:39:44.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 6, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 6, 1974 at 17:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 340.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.235 and latitude -14.856.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-06
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