| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.499, 167.083 |
| UTC time | 1980-12-05 17:39:33.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 5, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, December 5, 1980 at 17:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 190.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.083 and latitude -16.499.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-12-05
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