| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 189.2 km |
| Coordinates | -14.604, 167.249 |
| UTC time | 1987-03-16 14:35:45.620 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 16, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 16, 1987 at 14:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 366.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.249 and latitude -14.604.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-03-16
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