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M6.2 earthquake - 23 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

15901 d ago · 4 Apr 1983, 23:58 UTC 23 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 23 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 4 Apr 1983, 23:58 UTC at a depth of 123 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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