| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.014, 167.874 |
| UTC time | 1982-02-26 21:18:01.880 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 26, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, February 26, 1982 at 21:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 55.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.874 and latitude -18.014.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-02-26
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