| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.229, 167.928 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-24 12:05:49.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 24, 1979 at 12:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 68.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.928 and latitude -18.229.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-24
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