| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 286.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.995, 169.564 |
| UTC time | 1974-03-09 17:41:20.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 9, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, March 9, 1974 at 17:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 192.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.564 and latitude -18.995.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-03-09
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