| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.307, 167.810 |
| UTC time | 1980-06-12 17:55:53.500 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, June 12, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, June 12, 1980 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 71.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.810 and latitude -17.307.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-06-12
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