| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.9 km |
| Coordinates | -18.340, 168.122 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-28 23:09:37.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, September 28, 1987 at 23:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 70.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.122 and latitude -18.340.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 70.2 km |
| Noumea | 471.5 km |
| Nadi | 985.3 km |
| Lautoka | 990.9 km |
| Suva | 1089.4 km |
| Nasinu | 1099.1 km |
| Honiara | 1327.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1763.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1785.1 km |
| Gold Coast | 1845.7 km |
| Brisbane | 1848.8 km |
| Logan City | 1851.6 km |
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