| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 60.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.653, 167.858 |
| UTC time | 1988-09-04 07:55:17.920 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 4, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, September 4, 1988 at 07:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 346.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.858 and latitude -14.653.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-09-04
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