| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.398, 167.826 |
| UTC time | 1989-04-24 20:41:11.540 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 24, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, April 24, 1989 at 20:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 64.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.826 and latitude -17.398.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-04-24
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