| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.053, 167.453 |
| UTC time | 1988-04-30 06:50:10.640 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 30, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, April 30, 1988 at 06:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 118.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.453 and latitude -17.053.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-04-30
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