| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.409, 167.834 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-20 10:04:19.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 20, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 20, 1976 at 10:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 62.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.834 and latitude -17.409.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-20
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