| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.893, 166.745 |
| UTC time | 1980-12-08 21:28:32.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 8, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 8, 1980 at 21:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 358.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.745 and latitude -14.893.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-12-08
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