| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 132.1 km |
| Coordinates | -14.931, 167.208 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-05 20:51:47.620 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 5, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 5, 1987 at 20:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 333.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.208 and latitude -14.931.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-05
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