| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 229.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.887, 169.518 |
| UTC time | 1974-03-30 21:33:04.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 30, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, March 30, 1974 at 21:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 180.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.518 and latitude -18.887.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-03-30
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