| Magnitude | 7.0 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 123.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.145, 167.375 |
| UTC time | 1997-11-15 18:59:24.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 15, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 18:59 UTC with a magnitude of 7.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 305.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.375 and latitude -15.145.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1997-11-15
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