| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.768, 167.476 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-26 02:15:26.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 26, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 26, 1974 at 02:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 88.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.476 and latitude -17.768.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-26
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