| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.592, 167.582 |
| UTC time | 1974-08-05 14:13:01.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 5, 1974 at 14:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 149.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.582 and latitude -16.592.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-08-05
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