| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 280.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.154, 169.553 |
| UTC time | 1976-07-27 16:52:39.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 27, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, July 27, 1976 at 16:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 205.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.553 and latitude -19.154.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-07-27
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