| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.7 km |
| Coordinates | -16.022, 167.399 |
| UTC time | 1987-03-07 06:11:17.020 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 7, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, March 7, 1987 at 06:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 214.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.399 and latitude -16.022.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-03-07
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