| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 269.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.104, 169.491 |
| UTC time | 1974-02-02 08:27:40.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 2, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, February 2, 1974 at 08:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 196.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.491 and latitude -19.104.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-02-02
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