| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 233.6 km |
| Coordinates | -15.854, 167.891 |
| UTC time | 1987-02-23 15:49:54.640 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 23, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, February 23, 1987 at 15:49 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 214.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.891 and latitude -15.854.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-02-23
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