| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.143, 167.524 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-19 04:42:59.360 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 19, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, July 19, 1981 at 04:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 106.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.524 and latitude -17.143.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-19
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