| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.400, 167.293 |
| UTC time | 1997-12-08 01:47:39.940 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 8, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 8, 1997 at 01:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 387.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.293 and latitude -14.400.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-12-08
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