| Magnitude | 7.7 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.584, 166.676 |
| UTC time | 1997-04-21 12:02:26.430 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, April 21, 1997 at 12:02 UTC with a magnitude of 7.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VA), about 599.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.676 and latitude -12.584.
| Location | 171 km NNW of Sola |
| Country | Vanuatu (VA) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1997-04-21
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