| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.410, 167.829 |
| UTC time | 1989-07-20 17:22:21.240 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 20, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, July 20, 1989 at 17:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 63.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.829 and latitude -17.410.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-07-20
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