| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.2 km |
| Coordinates | -19.354, 169.694 |
| UTC time | 1992-10-17 02:06:01.990 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 17, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 17, 1992 at 02:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 231.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.694 and latitude -19.354.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-10-17
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