| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.993, 168.428 |
| UTC time | 1983-04-26 11:15:37.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 26, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, April 26, 1983 at 11:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 194.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.428 and latitude -15.993.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-04-26
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