| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 53.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.321, 167.124 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-26 05:52:40.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 26, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 26, 1974 at 05:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 134.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.124 and latitude -17.321.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-26
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