| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 122.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.509, 167.217 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-19 17:30:20.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, June 19, 1979 at 17:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 377.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.217 and latitude -14.509.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-06-19
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