| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.931, 173.707 |
| UTC time | 1974-03-23 20:25:51.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 23, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, March 23, 1974 at 20:25 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 601.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.707 and latitude -21.931.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1974-03-23
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