| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.7 km |
| Coordinates | -20.567, 169.924 |
| UTC time | 1984-03-16 22:53:57.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 16, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, March 16, 1984 at 22:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 357.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.924 and latitude -20.567.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-03-16
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