| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 168.7 km |
| Coordinates | -19.217, 169.138 |
| UTC time | 1983-08-08 02:03:05.750 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 8, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 8, 1983 at 02:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 186.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.138 and latitude -19.217.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-08-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 186.4 km |
| Noumea | 440.6 km |
| Nadi | 887.8 km |
| Lautoka | 895.7 km |
| Suva | 986.6 km |
| Nasinu | 996.9 km |
| Honiara | 1471.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1814.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1841.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1874.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1882.7 km |
| Logan City | 1883.9 km |
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