| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 218.1 km |
| Coordinates | -14.391, 167.332 |
| UTC time | 1985-12-22 21:21:54.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 22, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, December 22, 1985 at 21:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 386.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.332 and latitude -14.391.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-12-22
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