| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.590, 167.589 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-02 18:37:47.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 2, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, September 2, 1979 at 18:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 78.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.589 and latitude -17.590.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-02
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