| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.518, 167.251 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-13 12:36:21.620 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 13, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 13, 1988 at 12:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 176.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.251 and latitude -16.518.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-13
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