| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 228.2 km |
| Coordinates | -18.666, 168.419 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-21 17:46:21.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 21, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, August 21, 1987 at 17:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 104.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.419 and latitude -18.666.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 104.1 km |
| Noumea | 451.1 km |
| Nadi | 956.0 km |
| Lautoka | 962.4 km |
| Suva | 1058.4 km |
| Nasinu | 1068.3 km |
| Honiara | 1374.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1773.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1797.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1848.4 km |
| Brisbane | 1853.4 km |
| Logan City | 1855.6 km |
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