| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 266.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.917, 168.232 |
| UTC time | 1977-01-25 08:15:13.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 25, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, January 25, 1977 at 08:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 202.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.232 and latitude -15.917.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-01-25
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