| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.624, 167.712 |
| UTC time | 1985-09-08 18:07:40.050 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 8, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, September 8, 1985 at 18:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 65.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.712 and latitude -17.624.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-09-08
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