| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.094, 169.654 |
| UTC time | 1977-04-09 21:51:08.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 9, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 9, 1977 at 21:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 207.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.654 and latitude -19.094.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-04-09
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