| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.9 km |
| Coordinates | -18.116, 168.073 |
| UTC time | 1983-03-12 08:49:46.350 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, March 12, 1983 at 08:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 49.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.073 and latitude -18.116.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-03-12
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