| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.139, 167.576 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-23 05:03:47.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 23, 1978 at 05:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 194.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.576 and latitude -16.139.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-23
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