| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.394, 167.732 |
| UTC time | 1992-03-17 00:38:09.380 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 17, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, March 17, 1992 at 00:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 95.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.732 and latitude -18.394.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-03-17
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