| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.482, 168.050 |
| UTC time | 1999-02-26 07:41:19.680 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 26, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 07:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 252.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.050 and latitude -15.482.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-02-26
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