| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 239.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.064, 169.211 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-24 19:51:55.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, July 24, 1979 at 19:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 175.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.211 and latitude -19.064.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 175.6 km |
| Noumea | 458.7 km |
| Nadi | 877.7 km |
| Lautoka | 885.3 km |
| Suva | 977.5 km |
| Nasinu | 987.7 km |
| Honiara | 1464.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1829.1 km |
| Bundaberg | 1855.0 km |
| Gold Coast | 1890.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1898.3 km |
| Logan City | 1899.6 km |
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