| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 217.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.720, 169.036 |
| UTC time | 1985-02-01 04:52:13.340 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 1, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, February 1, 1985 at 04:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 133.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.036 and latitude -18.720.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-02-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 133.5 km |
| Noumea | 478.8 km |
| Nadi | 891.7 km |
| Lautoka | 898.3 km |
| Suva | 993.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1003.6 km |
| Honiara | 1424.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1829.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1853.7 km |
| Gold Coast | 1897.2 km |
| Brisbane | 1903.8 km |
| Logan City | 1905.5 km |
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