| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 125.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.300, 167.429 |
| UTC time | 1977-07-23 03:34:56.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 23, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, July 23, 1977 at 03:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 287.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.429 and latitude -15.300.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-07-23
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