| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 205.3 km |
| Coordinates | -16.326, 168.131 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-02 10:06:45.240 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 2, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, October 2, 1987 at 10:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 158.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.131 and latitude -16.326.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-02
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