| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.353, 167.873 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-08 06:06:04.720 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 8, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, November 8, 1987 at 06:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 83.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.873 and latitude -18.353.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-08
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