| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.487, 167.917 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-09 12:23:33.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, September 9, 1978 at 12:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 50.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.917 and latitude -17.487.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-09
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