| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.654, 167.750 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-17 15:18:26.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 17, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 17, 1979 at 15:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 60.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.750 and latitude -17.654.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-17
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