| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.251, 167.083 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-19 15:30:46.790 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 19, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, July 19, 1981 at 15:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.083 and latitude -17.251.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-19
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