| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 16.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.607, 166.694 |
| UTC time | 1974-04-06 02:43:25.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 6, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 6, 1974 at 02:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 389.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.694 and latitude -14.607.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-04-06
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