| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 29.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.957, 172.149 |
| UTC time | 1984-08-31 15:42:11.770 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 31, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Friday, August 31, 1984 at 15:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 407.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.149 and latitude -17.957.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1984-08-31
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