| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 231.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.071, 169.135 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-06 05:08:41.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 6, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 6, 1980 at 05:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 172.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.135 and latitude -19.071.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-06
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 172.0 km |
| Noumea | 453.2 km |
| Nadi | 885.8 km |
| Lautoka | 893.3 km |
| Suva | 985.5 km |
| Nasinu | 995.7 km |
| Honiara | 1459.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1821.5 km |
| Bundaberg | 1847.4 km |
| Gold Coast | 1883.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1891.2 km |
| Logan City | 1892.5 km |
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