| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 102.8 km |
| Coordinates | -19.713, 169.205 |
| UTC time | 1999-09-18 23:51:30.480 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 18, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 23:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 239.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.205 and latitude -19.713.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-09-18
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