| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 620.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.431, 172.004 |
| UTC time | 1976-04-16 15:55:25.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 16, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Friday, April 16, 1976 at 15:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 539.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.004 and latitude -14.431.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-04-16
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