| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 198.4 km |
| Coordinates | -16.346, 168.098 |
| UTC time | 1982-10-22 20:22:42.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 22, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, October 22, 1982 at 20:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 156.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.098 and latitude -16.346.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-10-22
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