| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 228.6 km |
| Coordinates | -18.785, 169.171 |
| UTC time | 1982-08-09 23:27:31.980 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 9, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 9, 1982 at 23:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 147.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.171 and latitude -18.785.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-08-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 147.8 km |
| Noumea | 481.0 km |
| Nadi | 878.2 km |
| Lautoka | 885.1 km |
| Suva | 979.7 km |
| Nasinu | 989.7 km |
| Honiara | 1439.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1838.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1863.7 km |
| Gold Coast | 1904.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1911.7 km |
| Logan City | 1913.3 km |
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