| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 139.9 km |
| Coordinates | -15.249, 167.540 |
| UTC time | 1997-11-22 23:56:56.680 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 22, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 23:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 289.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.540 and latitude -15.249.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-11-22
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