| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.9 km |
| Coordinates | -17.014, 167.574 |
| UTC time | 1985-05-12 15:23:42.180 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 12, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, May 12, 1985 at 15:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 112.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.574 and latitude -17.014.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-05-12
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