| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.047, 170.939 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-22 21:09:41.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 22, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Sunday, August 22, 1976 at 21:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 497.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.939 and latitude -14.047.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-22
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