| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.395, 167.914 |
| UTC time | 1983-08-03 18:17:42.230 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 3, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, August 3, 1983 at 18:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 57.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.914 and latitude -17.395.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-08-03
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