| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.4 km |
| Coordinates | -18.263, 167.932 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-26 09:42:39.390 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 26, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, March 26, 1988 at 09:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 71.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.932 and latitude -18.263.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-26
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