| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.582, 167.113 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-25 21:05:04.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 25, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 25, 1979 at 21:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 271.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.113 and latitude -15.582.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-25
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