| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.868, 166.449 |
| UTC time | 1999-12-27 06:30:40.290 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 27, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 27, 1999 at 06:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 376.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.449 and latitude -14.868.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-12-27
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