| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 235.5 km |
| Coordinates | -17.278, 168.653 |
| UTC time | 1981-11-03 07:29:36.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 3, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, November 3, 1981 at 07:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 62.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.653 and latitude -17.278.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-11-03
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