| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.758, 167.129 |
| UTC time | 1974-09-15 14:42:38.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 15, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, September 15, 1974 at 14:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 253.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.129 and latitude -15.758.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-09-15
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