| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 236.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.615, 169.303 |
| UTC time | 1976-04-19 14:36:49.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 19, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, April 19, 1976 at 14:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 143.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.303 and latitude -18.615.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-04-19
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 143.2 km |
| Noumea | 504.5 km |
| Nadi | 862.6 km |
| Lautoka | 869.1 km |
| Suva | 965.1 km |
| Nasinu | 974.9 km |
| Honiara | 1436.1 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1859.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1884.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1926.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1933.7 km |
| Logan City | 1935.4 km |
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