| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.738, 167.175 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-04 05:20:26.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 4, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 4, 1979 at 05:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 355.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.175 and latitude -14.738.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-04
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