| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 85.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.348, 167.320 |
| UTC time | 1977-03-21 21:54:56.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 21, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 21, 1977 at 21:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 286.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.320 and latitude -15.348.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-03-21
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