| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 133.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.592, 167.129 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-01 13:07:18.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 1, 1978 at 13:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 372.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.129 and latitude -14.592.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-01
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