| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 244.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.639, 169.218 |
| UTC time | 1974-04-12 12:16:15.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 12, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, April 12, 1974 at 12:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 138.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.218 and latitude -18.639.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-04-12
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 138.7 km |
| Noumea | 497.1 km |
| Nadi | 871.7 km |
| Lautoka | 878.3 km |
| Suva | 974.1 km |
| Nasinu | 984.0 km |
| Honiara | 1431.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1850.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1874.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1918.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1924.8 km |
| Logan City | 1926.5 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.3
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