| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 119.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.313, 169.030 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-19 12:45:00.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 19, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, September 19, 1978 at 12:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 191.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.030 and latitude -19.313.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-19
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 191.1 km |
| Noumea | 425.2 km |
| Nadi | 900.7 km |
| Lautoka | 908.8 km |
| Suva | 999.0 km |
| Nasinu | 1009.3 km |
| Honiara | 1471.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1800.1 km |
| Bundaberg | 1826.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1858.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1867.4 km |
| Logan City | 1868.6 km |
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