| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.304, 167.870 |
| UTC time | 1983-08-05 05:25:43.440 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 5, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 5, 1983 at 05:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 67.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.870 and latitude -17.304.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-08-05
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