| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 184.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.430, 167.255 |
| UTC time | 1977-10-29 10:15:12.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 29, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 29, 1977 at 10:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 385.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.255 and latitude -14.430.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-10-29
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