| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.498, 168.641 |
| UTC time | 1939-08-19 00:47:34.840 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 19, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 19, 1939 at 00:47 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 91.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.641 and latitude -18.498.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1939-08-19
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 91.6 km |
| Noumea | 478.5 km |
| Nadi | 931.4 km |
| Lautoka | 937.4 km |
| Suva | 1034.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1044.4 km |
| Honiara | 1377.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1803.3 km |
| Bundaberg | 1826.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1878.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1883.3 km |
| Logan City | 1885.5 km |
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