| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.245, 168.139 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-03 03:05:33.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 3, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, July 3, 1978 at 03:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 59.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.139 and latitude -18.245.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-03
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 59.6 km |
| Noumea | 482.0 km |
| Nadi | 983.2 km |
| Lautoka | 988.6 km |
| Suva | 1087.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1097.4 km |
| Honiara | 1320.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1769.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1791.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1853.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1856.5 km |
| Logan City | 1859.3 km |
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