| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.066, 167.268 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-15 15:21:54.090 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 15, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, July 15, 1981 at 15:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 133.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.268 and latitude -17.066.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-15
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