| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.040, 167.277 |
| UTC time | 1981-08-09 20:24:42.210 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 9, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, August 9, 1981 at 20:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 134.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.277 and latitude -17.040.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-08-09
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