| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 162.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.711, 167.402 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-17 16:37:34.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 17, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, December 17, 1976 at 16:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 350.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.402 and latitude -14.711.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-17
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