| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 194.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.438, 167.901 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-13 12:25:41.750 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 13, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, March 13, 1988 at 12:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 151.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.901 and latitude -16.438.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-13
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