| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 18.2 km |
| Coordinates | -16.351, 168.119 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-26 17:28:54.730 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, November 26, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, November 26, 1987 at 17:28 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 155.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.119 and latitude -16.351.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-11-26
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