| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.073, 168.119 |
| UTC time | 1975-01-04 02:00:39.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 4, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 4, 1975 at 02:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 76.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.119 and latitude -17.073.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-01-04
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