| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 227.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.849, 167.998 |
| UTC time | 1977-12-17 16:22:54.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 17, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 17, 1977 at 16:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 212.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.998 and latitude -15.849.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-12-17
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