| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 179.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.208, 167.857 |
| UTC time | 1977-05-27 05:00:51.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 27, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 27, 1977 at 05:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 177.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.857 and latitude -16.208.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-05-27
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