| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 36.1 km |
| Coordinates | -19.334, 169.636 |
| UTC time | 1992-10-17 18:10:23.880 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 17, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, October 17, 1992 at 18:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 226.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.636 and latitude -19.334.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-10-17
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