| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.4 km |
| Coordinates | -17.595, 167.598 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-15 23:20:41.770 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 15, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, July 15, 1981 at 23:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 77.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.598 and latitude -17.595.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-15
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