| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.437, 168.694 |
| UTC time | 1977-01-28 18:00:51.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 28, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 28, 1977 at 18:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 52.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.694 and latitude -17.437.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-01-28
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