| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.463, 167.791 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-16 06:33:47.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, December 16, 1979 at 06:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 63.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.791 and latitude -17.463.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-16
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