| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 191.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.152, 167.889 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-25 18:00:16.530 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 25, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, July 25, 1981 at 18:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 182.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.889 and latitude -16.152.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-25
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