| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.815, 167.985 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-13 21:46:53.270 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 13, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, August 13, 1987 at 21:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 327.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.985 and latitude -14.815.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-13
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