| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.721, 167.714 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-17 14:18:34.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 17, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 17, 1979 at 14:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 63.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.714 and latitude -17.721.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-17
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