| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 602.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.881, 172.611 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-04 12:47:28.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 4, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, May 4, 1974 at 12:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 629.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.611 and latitude -13.881.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-04
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