| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.703, 174.178 |
| UTC time | 1997-06-24 16:17:09.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 24, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 16:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 469.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.178 and latitude -20.703.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-06-24
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