| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.369, 168.173 |
| UTC time | 1998-07-18 16:41:19.440 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 18, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 16:41 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 72.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.173 and latitude -18.369.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1998-07-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 72.0 km |
| Noumea | 470.5 km |
| Nadi | 980.0 km |
| Lautoka | 985.7 km |
| Suva | 1084.0 km |
| Nasinu | 1093.7 km |
| Honiara | 1333.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1766.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1788.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1847.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1851.3 km |
| Logan City | 1854.0 km |
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