| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.621, 167.265 |
| UTC time | 1986-09-23 13:30:15.370 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 23, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, September 23, 1986 at 13:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 166.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.265 and latitude -16.621.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-09-23
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