| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.012, 167.658 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-16 08:18:27.750 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 16, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 16, 1986 at 08:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 75.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.658 and latitude -18.012.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-16
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