| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.527, 174.378 |
| UTC time | 1989-04-09 16:57:06.520 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 9, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Sunday, April 9, 1989 at 16:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 440.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.378 and latitude -20.527.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-04-09
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