| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 190.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.377, 167.451 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-01 12:23:55.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 1, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 1, 1979 at 12:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 385.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.451 and latitude -14.377.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-01
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