| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.264, 170.488 |
| UTC time | 1977-01-15 21:09:50.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 15, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, January 15, 1977 at 21:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 451.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.488 and latitude -14.264.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-01-15
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