| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.614, 168.025 |
| UTC time | 1982-11-16 17:25:53.310 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 16, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, November 16, 1982 at 17:25 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 349.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.025 and latitude -14.614.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1982-11-16
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