| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 246.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.633, 169.235 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-04 19:22:19.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 4, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, June 4, 1979 at 19:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 139.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.235 and latitude -18.633.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-06-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 139.5 km |
| Noumea | 498.7 km |
| Nadi | 869.9 km |
| Lautoka | 876.4 km |
| Suva | 972.3 km |
| Nasinu | 982.2 km |
| Honiara | 1432.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1852.3 km |
| Bundaberg | 1876.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1919.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1926.6 km |
| Logan City | 1928.3 km |
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