| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 126.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.965, 168.444 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-09 20:12:34.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 9, 1978 at 20:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 28.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.444 and latitude -17.965.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-09
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