| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.7 km |
| Coordinates | -18.137, 168.245 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-05 12:06:49.630 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 5, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, March 5, 1988 at 12:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 45.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.245 and latitude -18.137.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-05
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