| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 180.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.138, 167.955 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-27 17:36:40.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 27, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, October 27, 1978 at 17:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 182.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.955 and latitude -16.138.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-27
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