| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.199, 167.959 |
| UTC time | 1986-08-02 11:18:52.070 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 2, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 2, 1986 at 11:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 63.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.959 and latitude -18.199.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-08-02
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