| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.2 km |
| Coordinates | -16.224, 168.166 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-27 17:35:36.040 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 27, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, November 27, 1987 at 17:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 169.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.166 and latitude -16.224.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-27
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