| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 114.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.905, 167.246 |
| UTC time | 1976-09-07 10:09:23.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 7, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, September 7, 1976 at 10:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 335.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.246 and latitude -14.905.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-09-07
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