| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 217.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.749, 168.722 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-12 17:14:48.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 12, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 17:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 43.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.722 and latitude -17.749.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-12
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