| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.600, 173.343 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-18 04:54:52.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Tuesday, May 18, 1976 at 04:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 600.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.343 and latitude -21.600.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-05-18
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