| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 149.6 km |
| Coordinates | -14.898, 167.225 |
| UTC time | 1987-03-19 17:14:41.250 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 19, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, March 19, 1987 at 17:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 336.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.225 and latitude -14.898.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-03-19
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