| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.623, 167.827 |
| UTC time | 1984-08-18 13:24:58.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 18, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 18, 1984 at 13:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 53.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.827 and latitude -17.623.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-08-18
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