| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.1 km |
| Coordinates | -17.955, 167.655 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-13 18:31:52.460 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 13, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 13, 1986 at 18:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 73.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.655 and latitude -17.955.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-13
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