| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 243.4 km |
| Coordinates | -18.711, 169.221 |
| UTC time | 1983-01-28 23:16:34.920 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 28, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 28, 1983 at 23:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 144.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.221 and latitude -18.711.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-01-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 144.8 km |
| Noumea | 490.8 km |
| Nadi | 872.1 km |
| Lautoka | 878.8 km |
| Suva | 974.1 km |
| Nasinu | 984.0 km |
| Honiara | 1437.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1847.1 km |
| Bundaberg | 1871.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1913.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1920.6 km |
| Logan City | 1922.2 km |
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