| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 4.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.849, 166.741 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-28 12:43:15.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 28, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, February 28, 1976 at 12:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 362.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.741 and latitude -14.849.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-02-28
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