| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.8 km |
| Coordinates | -16.484, 167.171 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-20 08:19:37.640 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, August 20, 1988 at 08:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 185.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.171 and latitude -16.484.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-20
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