| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 140.8 km |
| Coordinates | -15.624, 167.609 |
| UTC time | 1985-01-07 19:25:46.460 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 7, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 7, 1985 at 19:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 246.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.609 and latitude -15.624.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-01-07
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