| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 139.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.615, 167.737 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-24 15:06:55.700 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, August 24, 1978 at 15:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 244.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.737 and latitude -15.615.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-24
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