| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.835, 166.838 |
| UTC time | 1980-12-08 19:13:45.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 8, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 8, 1980 at 19:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 359.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.838 and latitude -14.835.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-12-08
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