| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.423, 167.917 |
| UTC time | 1977-05-16 11:14:30.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 16, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 16, 1977 at 11:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 54.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.917 and latitude -17.423.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-05-16
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