| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.933, 167.783 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-29 05:46:00.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 29, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 29, 1979 at 05:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 105.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.783 and latitude -16.933.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-29
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