| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.949, 170.052 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-21 22:25:40.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 21, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, March 21, 1976 at 22:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 306.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.052 and latitude -19.949.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 306.9 km |
| Noumea | 454.9 km |
| Nadi | 811.5 km |
| Lautoka | 821.7 km |
| Suva | 903.8 km |
| Nasinu | 914.6 km |
| Honiara | 1596.7 km |
| Whangarei | 1806.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1870.8 km |
| Bundaberg | 1900.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1910.7 km |
| Logan City | 1923.6 km |
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