| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.647, 167.068 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-09 02:33:38.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 9, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, December 9, 1987 at 02:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 368.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.068 and latitude -14.647.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-09
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