| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 131.6 km |
| Coordinates | -15.407, 167.475 |
| UTC time | 1984-05-20 22:05:37.050 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 20, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 20, 1984 at 22:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 274.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.475 and latitude -15.407.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-05-20
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