| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.613, 167.773 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-21 19:14:05.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, March 21, 1978 at 19:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 59.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.773 and latitude -17.613.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-21
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