| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.486, 173.440 |
| UTC time | 1999-05-08 19:48:30.430 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 8, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, May 8, 1999 at 19:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 584.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.440 and latitude -21.486.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-05-08
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