| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 28.8 km |
| Coordinates | -16.373, 168.117 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-27 13:33:18.050 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 27, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, November 27, 1987 at 13:33 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 153.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.117 and latitude -16.373.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-11-27
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