| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.961, 167.628 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-08 06:02:48.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, September 8, 1978 at 06:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 210.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.628 and latitude -15.961.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-08
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