| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 121.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.746, 168.877 |
| UTC time | 1976-06-19 07:38:26.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 19, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, June 19, 1976 at 07:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 127.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.877 and latitude -18.746.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-06-19
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 127.2 km |
| Noumea | 467.2 km |
| Nadi | 908.6 km |
| Lautoka | 915.3 km |
| Suva | 1010.5 km |
| Nasinu | 1020.4 km |
| Honiara | 1414.6 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1812.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1837.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1881.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1888.2 km |
| Logan City | 1890.1 km |
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