| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 179.8 km |
| Coordinates | -19.297, 169.378 |
| UTC time | 1984-12-31 16:09:43.710 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 31, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 31, 1984 at 16:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 206.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.378 and latitude -19.297.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-12-31
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