| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.806, 167.790 |
| UTC time | 1994-10-01 21:01:28.360 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 1, 1994 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 1, 1994 at 21:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 56.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.790 and latitude -17.806.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1994-10-01
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