| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.670, 172.503 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-24 19:45:35.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Monday, July 24, 1978 at 19:45 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 548.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.503 and latitude -20.670.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1978-07-24
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