| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.852, 167.417 |
| UTC time | 1982-05-01 17:46:49.590 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 1, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 1, 1982 at 17:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 230.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.417 and latitude -15.852.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-05-01
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