Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem877038

Location

Vanuatu

Date & Time

Jul 23, 1961

2:03 PM Z

Depth

25.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-18.5090, 168.2340

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Vanuatu

Coordinates: -18.5090°, 168.2340° Depth: 25.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 23, 1961 at 2:03 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:22 PM