| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.637, 167.983 |
| UTC time | 1980-05-13 23:13:39.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 13, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 13, 1980 at 23:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 346.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.983 and latitude -14.637.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-05-13
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