| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 143.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.436, 167.473 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-21 11:47:00.920 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 21, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, July 21, 1981 at 11:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 271.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.473 and latitude -15.436.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-21
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