| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 249.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.951, 169.349 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-02 07:11:06.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 2, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 2, 1978 at 07:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 173.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.349 and latitude -18.951.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 173.9 km |
| Noumea | 477.6 km |
| Nadi | 861.7 km |
| Lautoka | 869.0 km |
| Suva | 962.1 km |
| Nasinu | 972.2 km |
| Honiara | 1465.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1847.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1873.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1909.2 km |
| Brisbane | 1917.3 km |
| Logan City | 1918.6 km |
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