| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 101.2 km |
| Coordinates | -14.894, 167.171 |
| UTC time | 1989-02-19 12:49:09.910 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 19, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, February 19, 1989 at 12:49 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 339.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.171 and latitude -14.894.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-02-19
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