| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 13.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.729, 167.612 |
| UTC time | 1977-05-25 19:18:53.800 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 25, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, May 25, 1977 at 19:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 74.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.612 and latitude -17.729.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-05-25
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