| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.913, 167.920 |
| UTC time | 1984-02-17 12:20:44.250 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 17, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, February 17, 1984 at 12:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 100.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.920 and latitude -16.913.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-02-17
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