| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 149.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.740, 167.273 |
| UTC time | 1982-10-02 08:26:25.210 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 2, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 2, 1982 at 08:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 351.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.273 and latitude -14.740.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-10-02
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