| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.3 km |
| Coordinates | -18.491, 168.212 |
| UTC time | 1984-07-16 18:16:30.580 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 16, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, July 16, 1984 at 18:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 84.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.212 and latitude -18.491.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-07-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 84.7 km |
| Noumea | 459.5 km |
| Nadi | 976.5 km |
| Lautoka | 982.5 km |
| Suva | 1079.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1089.7 km |
| Honiara | 1345.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1763.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1786.1 km |
| Gold Coast | 1842.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1846.7 km |
| Logan City | 1849.2 km |
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