| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 190.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.781, 167.922 |
| UTC time | 1975-12-20 11:51:31.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 20, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 20, 1975 at 11:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 221.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.922 and latitude -15.781.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-12-20
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