| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.043, 173.919 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-11 16:18:36.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 11, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Sunday, February 11, 1979 at 16:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 514.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.919 and latitude -21.043.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-11
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