| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.608, 167.999 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-21 14:57:41.800 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, June 21, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, June 21, 1979 at 14:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 239.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.999 and latitude -15.608.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-06-21
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