| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 181.6 km |
| Coordinates | -16.091, 167.894 |
| UTC time | 1999-08-22 11:05:01.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 22, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 11:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 188.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.894 and latitude -16.091.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-08-22
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