| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 203.3 km |
| Coordinates | -15.707, 167.760 |
| UTC time | 1988-04-06 22:19:42.430 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, April 6, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, April 6, 1988 at 22:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 233.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.760 and latitude -15.707.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-04-06
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