| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 146.1 km |
| Coordinates | -19.087, 168.811 |
| UTC time | 1986-04-19 14:37:18.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 19, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 19, 1986 at 14:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 159.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.811 and latitude -19.087.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-04-19
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 159.3 km |
| Noumea | 431.7 km |
| Nadi | 919.8 km |
| Lautoka | 927.3 km |
| Suva | 1019.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1029.8 km |
| Honiara | 1437.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1790.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1815.4 km |
| Gold Coast | 1854.1 km |
| Brisbane | 1861.5 km |
| Logan City | 1863.1 km |
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