| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 137.9 km |
| Coordinates | -15.430, 167.418 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-30 11:10:36.390 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 30, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 30, 1988 at 11:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 274.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.418 and latitude -15.430.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-30
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