| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.414, 168.001 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-01 04:16:42.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, September 1, 1978 at 04:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 48.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.001 and latitude -17.414.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-01
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