| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 147.4 km |
| Coordinates | -15.475, 167.472 |
| UTC time | 1986-01-18 07:56:23.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 18, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, January 18, 1986 at 07:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 267.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.472 and latitude -15.475.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-01-18
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