| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.544, 167.848 |
| UTC time | 1986-04-12 12:12:46.190 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 12, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 12, 1986 at 12:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 53.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.848 and latitude -17.544.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-04-12
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