| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 184.3 km |
| Coordinates | -16.165, 167.925 |
| UTC time | 1983-08-22 23:00:42.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 22, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, August 22, 1983 at 23:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 179.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.925 and latitude -16.165.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-08-22
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