| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 112.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.912, 167.186 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-25 01:48:04.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 25, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 25, 1979 at 01:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 336.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.186 and latitude -14.912.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-25
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