| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 36.9 km |
| Coordinates | -21.735, 173.132 |
| UTC time | 1982-07-17 22:02:07.980 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 17, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, July 17, 1982 at 22:02 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 626.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.132 and latitude -21.735.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1982-07-17
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