| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 108.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.735, 168.346 |
| UTC time | 1985-04-26 15:53:18.510 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 26, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, April 26, 1985 at 15:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 3.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.346 and latitude -17.735.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-04-26
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