| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 226.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.916, 168.085 |
| UTC time | 1999-01-02 19:27:06.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 2, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 2, 1999 at 19:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 204.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.085 and latitude -15.916.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-01-02
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