| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 273.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.196, 169.773 |
| UTC time | 1976-09-12 15:34:03.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 12, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, September 12, 1976 at 15:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 223.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.773 and latitude -19.196.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-09-12
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