| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.6 km |
| Coordinates | -19.420, 169.024 |
| UTC time | 1983-07-08 13:38:08.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 8, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, July 8, 1983 at 13:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 201.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.024 and latitude -19.420.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-07-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 201.8 km |
| Noumea | 415.6 km |
| Nadi | 903.3 km |
| Lautoka | 911.7 km |
| Suva | 1000.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1011.4 km |
| Honiara | 1479.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1794.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1821.5 km |
| Gold Coast | 1851.5 km |
| Brisbane | 1860.6 km |
| Logan City | 1861.6 km |
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