| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 276.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.569, 169.801 |
| UTC time | 1977-04-15 02:00:31.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 15, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, April 15, 1977 at 02:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 257.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.801 and latitude -19.569.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-04-15
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