| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 8.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.724, 167.677 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-26 08:14:50.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 26, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 26, 1974 at 08:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 67.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.677 and latitude -17.724.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-26
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