| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 141.4 km |
| Coordinates | -14.883, 167.252 |
| UTC time | 1986-05-14 13:56:09.940 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 14, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, May 14, 1986 at 13:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 337.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.252 and latitude -14.883.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-05-14
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