| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.5 km |
| Coordinates | -17.181, 167.768 |
| UTC time | 1997-01-26 14:41:16.640 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 26, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 26, 1997 at 14:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 84.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.768 and latitude -17.181.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-01-26
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