| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.845, 168.311 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-08 08:31:33.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 8, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 8, 1979 at 08:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 210.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.311 and latitude -15.845.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-08
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