| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.2 km |
| Coordinates | -18.397, 168.105 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-28 12:16:51.980 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, September 28, 1987 at 12:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 76.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.105 and latitude -18.397.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 76.8 km |
| Noumea | 464.9 km |
| Nadi | 987.3 km |
| Lautoka | 993.1 km |
| Suva | 1091.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1100.9 km |
| Honiara | 1330.5 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1758.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1780.7 km |
| Gold Coast | 1840.4 km |
| Brisbane | 1843.6 km |
| Logan City | 1846.3 km |
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