| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 103.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.871, 166.950 |
| UTC time | 1977-10-30 12:53:22.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 30, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, October 30, 1977 at 12:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 350.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.950 and latitude -14.871.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-10-30
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