| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 162.5 km |
| Coordinates | -14.645, 167.326 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-11 07:47:39.530 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 11, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 11, 1987 at 07:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 360.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.326 and latitude -14.645.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-11
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