| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.7 km |
| Coordinates | -18.138, 168.001 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-28 15:01:02.220 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, September 28, 1987 at 15:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 55.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.001 and latitude -18.138.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-28
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