| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.017, 167.536 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-08 16:35:38.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 8, 1978 at 16:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 115.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.536 and latitude -17.017.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-08
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