| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 134.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.179, 167.344 |
| UTC time | 1982-12-21 16:09:39.230 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 21, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 21, 1982 at 16:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 302.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.344 and latitude -15.179.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-12-21
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