| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.452, 167.907 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-05 08:17:50.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 5, 1974 at 08:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 53.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.907 and latitude -17.452.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-05
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