| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.357, 168.467 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-19 18:44:20.000 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, September 19, 1979 at 18:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 45.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.467 and latitude -17.357.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-19
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