| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.434, 174.366 |
| UTC time | 1982-01-30 11:32:58.880 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 30, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, January 30, 1982 at 11:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 515.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.366 and latitude -21.434.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-01-30
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