| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.080, 166.730 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-07 10:56:00.420 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 7, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 7, 1987 at 10:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 340.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.730 and latitude -15.080.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-07
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