| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 138.4 km |
| Coordinates | -15.368, 167.455 |
| UTC time | 1989-01-13 15:59:53.430 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 13, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 13, 1989 at 15:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 279.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.455 and latitude -15.368.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-01-13
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