| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.692, 173.294 |
| UTC time | 1982-03-16 07:11:19.190 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 16, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Tuesday, March 16, 1982 at 07:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 611.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.294 and latitude -21.692.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-03-16
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