| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.087, 168.078 |
| UTC time | 1999-12-23 19:54:48.400 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 23, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 19:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 185.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.078 and latitude -16.087.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-12-23
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