| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 662.6 km |
| Coordinates | -14.998, 170.634 |
| UTC time | 1986-01-24 00:59:12.490 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 24, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 24, 1986 at 00:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 392.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.634 and latitude -14.998.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-01-24
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