| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 48.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.148, 168.305 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-05 08:53:54.800 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 5, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, December 5, 1979 at 08:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.305 and latitude -18.148.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-05
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