| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 205.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.823, 169.001 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-28 10:46:13.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 28, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, July 28, 1978 at 10:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 141.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.001 and latitude -18.823.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 141.1 km |
| Noumea | 467.3 km |
| Nadi | 896.4 km |
| Lautoka | 903.4 km |
| Suva | 997.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1007.8 km |
| Honiara | 1429.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1820.8 km |
| Bundaberg | 1845.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1887.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1894.4 km |
| Logan City | 1896.0 km |
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