Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem897956

Location

Vanuatu

Date & Time

Jul 24, 1947

12:16 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-18.7130, 169.8280

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Vanuatu

Coordinates: -18.7130°, 169.8280° Depth: 15.0 km

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 24, 1947 at 12:16 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:50 PM