| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.781, 166.434 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-02 18:45:03.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 2, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 2, 1976 at 18:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 385.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.434 and latitude -14.781.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-02
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