| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.288, 167.814 |
| UTC time | 1982-01-18 04:23:37.750 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 18, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 18, 1982 at 04:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 72.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.814 and latitude -17.288.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-01-18
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