| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.5 km |
| Coordinates | -19.356, 169.695 |
| UTC time | 1992-10-17 14:12:33.130 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 17, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 17, 1992 at 14:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 231.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.695 and latitude -19.356.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-10-17
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