| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.653, 167.617 |
| UTC time | 1977-05-23 12:09:09.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 23, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 23, 1977 at 12:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 74.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.617 and latitude -17.653.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-05-23
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