| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 28.8 km |
| Coordinates | -16.307, 168.141 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-27 13:11:22.610 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 27, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, November 27, 1987 at 13:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 160.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.141 and latitude -16.307.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-27
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