| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 129.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.467, 167.478 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-30 13:26:44.400 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 30, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, August 30, 1978 at 13:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 267.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.478 and latitude -15.467.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-30
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