| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.496, 167.859 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-23 21:43:20.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 23, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, January 23, 1979 at 21:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 55.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.859 and latitude -17.496.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-23
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