| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.470, 166.847 |
| UTC time | 1974-04-06 03:04:23.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 6, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 6, 1974 at 03:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 396.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.847 and latitude -14.470.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-04-06
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