| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 25.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.546, 168.161 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-28 13:46:13.950 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, September 28, 1987 at 13:46 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 91.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.161 and latitude -18.546.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-09-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 91.6 km |
| Noumea | 451.8 km |
| Nadi | 982.2 km |
| Lautoka | 988.3 km |
| Suva | 1085.4 km |
| Nasinu | 1095.2 km |
| Honiara | 1346.7 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1756.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1778.6 km |
| Gold Coast | 1834.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1838.8 km |
| Logan City | 1841.3 km |
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