| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.117, 168.039 |
| UTC time | 1999-08-22 12:40:45.960 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 22, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 12:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 182.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.039 and latitude -16.117.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1999-08-22
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