| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 119.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.831, 167.186 |
| UTC time | 1977-03-24 17:41:28.600 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 24, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, March 24, 1977 at 17:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 345.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.186 and latitude -14.831.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-03-24
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