| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 241.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.893, 168.923 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-01 15:20:50.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 1, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, February 1, 1976 at 15:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 114.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.923 and latitude -16.893.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-02-01
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