| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 116.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.400, 167.593 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-20 11:16:19.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 20, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, October 20, 1978 at 11:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 271.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.593 and latitude -15.400.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-20
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