| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 230.9 km |
| Coordinates | -14.355, 167.197 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-28 13:24:39.350 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 28, 1987 at 13:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 394.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.197 and latitude -14.355.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-28
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