| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 140.5 km |
| Coordinates | -14.785, 167.416 |
| UTC time | 1981-09-22 09:47:26.180 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 22, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, September 22, 1981 at 09:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 342.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.416 and latitude -14.785.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-09-22
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