| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 601.9 km |
| Coordinates | -13.723, 171.926 |
| UTC time | 1989-04-15 23:48:36.810 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 15, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, April 15, 1989 at 23:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila, about 591.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 171.926 and latitude -13.723.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-04-15
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