| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.208, 169.651 |
| UTC time | 1976-09-04 16:15:54.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 4, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, September 4, 1976 at 16:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 216.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.651 and latitude -19.208.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-09-04
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