| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 145.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.895, 168.490 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-22 14:49:37.410 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 22, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, February 22, 1983 at 14:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 25.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.490 and latitude -17.895.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-22
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