| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.102, 168.697 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-15 18:39:47.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, July 15, 1979 at 18:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 157.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.697 and latitude -19.102.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 157.3 km |
| Noumea | 423.7 km |
| Nadi | 931.9 km |
| Lautoka | 939.4 km |
| Suva | 1031.7 km |
| Nasinu | 1041.9 km |
| Honiara | 1430.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1778.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1803.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1843.4 km |
| Brisbane | 1850.6 km |
| Logan City | 1852.1 km |
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