| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.303, 168.162 |
| UTC time | 1998-07-18 05:54:42.010 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 18, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 05:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 65.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.162 and latitude -18.303.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-07-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 65.1 km |
| Noumea | 476.9 km |
| Nadi | 980.9 km |
| Lautoka | 986.5 km |
| Suva | 1085.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1094.9 km |
| Honiara | 1326.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1768.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1790.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1851.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1854.7 km |
| Logan City | 1857.4 km |
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