| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 7.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.616, 167.491 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-26 15:24:24.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 26, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 26, 1974 at 15:24 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 88.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.491 and latitude -17.616.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1974-05-26
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