| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 162.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.534, 169.272 |
| UTC time | 1974-07-23 10:58:47.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 23, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, July 23, 1974 at 10:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 224.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.272 and latitude -19.534.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-07-23
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