| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.410, 167.620 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-21 12:30:29.980 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, July 21, 1997 at 12:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 82.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.620 and latitude -17.410.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-21
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