| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.812, 171.308 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-23 06:54:36.620 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 23, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Monday, May 23, 1983 at 06:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 541.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 171.308 and latitude -13.812.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-23
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