| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.4 km |
| Coordinates | -17.730, 168.121 |
| UTC time | 1984-05-18 09:55:05.190 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 18, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, May 18, 1984 at 09:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 20.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.121 and latitude -17.730.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-05-18
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