| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.989, 166.724 |
| UTC time | 1977-05-21 12:36:00.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 21, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 21, 1977 at 12:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 349.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.724 and latitude -14.989.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-05-21
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