| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.209, 166.757 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-11 18:05:33.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 11, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 11, 1974 at 18:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 326.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.757 and latitude -15.209.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-11
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