| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.599, 167.314 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-07 14:03:44.570 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 7, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, October 7, 1986 at 14:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 165.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.314 and latitude -16.599.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-07
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