| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.001, 168.165 |
| UTC time | 1981-12-28 12:40:18.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 28, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 28, 1981 at 12:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 304.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.165 and latitude -15.001.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-12-28
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