| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.2 km |
| Coordinates | -14.971, 168.053 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-17 20:33:23.910 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 17, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 17, 1983 at 20:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 309.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.053 and latitude -14.971.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-17
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