| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.948, 168.091 |
| UTC time | 1983-07-15 03:18:04.730 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 15, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, July 15, 1983 at 03:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 136.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.091 and latitude -18.948.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-07-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 136.9 km |
| Noumea | 407.9 km |
| Nadi | 993.2 km |
| Lautoka | 1000.2 km |
| Suva | 1094.3 km |
| Nasinu | 1104.3 km |
| Honiara | 1375.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1728.8 km |
| Bundaberg | 1752.7 km |
| Gold Coast | 1801.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1807.1 km |
| Logan City | 1809.2 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 5.3
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