| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.535, 168.197 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-14 10:57:03.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 14, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, August 14, 1979 at 10:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 89.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.197 and latitude -18.535.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 89.7 km |
| Noumea | 454.4 km |
| Nadi | 978.4 km |
| Lautoka | 984.5 km |
| Suva | 1081.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1091.4 km |
| Honiara | 1348.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1759.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1782.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1838.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1842.6 km |
| Logan City | 1845.1 km |
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