| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.6 km |
| Coordinates | -17.558, 167.850 |
| UTC time | 1986-01-04 13:36:33.730 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 4, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 4, 1986 at 13:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 53.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.850 and latitude -17.558.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-01-04
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