| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.824, 167.856 |
| UTC time | 1988-07-17 13:12:11.580 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 17, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, July 17, 1988 at 13:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 49.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.856 and latitude -17.824.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-07-17
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