| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.127, 168.263 |
| UTC time | 1976-11-09 01:25:36.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 9, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, November 9, 1976 at 01:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 43.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.263 and latitude -18.127.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-11-09
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