| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 244.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.601, 169.201 |
| UTC time | 1974-09-15 20:34:18.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 15, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, September 15, 1974 at 20:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 134.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.201 and latitude -18.601.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-09-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 134.4 km |
| Noumea | 499.6 km |
| Nadi | 873.2 km |
| Lautoka | 879.6 km |
| Suva | 975.8 km |
| Nasinu | 985.6 km |
| Honiara | 1427.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1850.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1875.1 km |
| Gold Coast | 1919.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1925.6 km |
| Logan City | 1927.4 km |
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