| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.002, 166.767 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-28 02:01:34.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 28, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 28, 1974 at 02:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 346.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.767 and latitude -15.002.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-28
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