| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.7 km |
| Coordinates | -16.686, 167.233 |
| UTC time | 1985-04-01 01:04:53.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 1, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, April 1, 1985 at 01:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 163.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.233 and latitude -16.686.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-04-01
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