| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.643, 168.603 |
| UTC time | 1939-08-18 22:16:07.170 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 18, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 18, 1939 at 22:16 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 105.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.603 and latitude -18.643.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1939-08-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 105.4 km |
| Noumea | 462.4 km |
| Nadi | 936.4 km |
| Lautoka | 942.8 km |
| Suva | 1039.0 km |
| Nasinu | 1048.8 km |
| Honiara | 1386.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1792.3 km |
| Bundaberg | 1816.0 km |
| Gold Coast | 1865.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1870.8 km |
| Logan City | 1872.9 km |
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