| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 136.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.818, 167.149 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-05 17:31:17.200 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 5, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, October 5, 1978 at 17:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 347.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.149 and latitude -14.818.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-05
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