| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 164.5 km |
| Coordinates | -14.840, 167.260 |
| UTC time | 1987-07-04 07:07:30.050 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 4, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, July 4, 1987 at 07:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 341.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.260 and latitude -14.840.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-07-04
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