| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 160.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.521, 167.319 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-13 07:08:46.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 13, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 13, 1978 at 07:08 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 373.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.319 and latitude -14.521.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1978-05-13
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