| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.675, 167.683 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-26 11:47:24.500 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 26, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, August 26, 1979 at 11:47 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 67.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.683 and latitude -17.675.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-08-26
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