| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.5 km |
| Coordinates | -17.554, 167.772 |
| UTC time | 1986-01-04 09:52:53.340 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 4, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 4, 1986 at 09:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 60.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.772 and latitude -17.554.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-01-04
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