| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 138.3 km |
| Coordinates | -15.797, 167.618 |
| UTC time | 1989-07-31 21:29:12.410 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 31, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, July 31, 1989 at 21:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 228.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.618 and latitude -15.797.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-07-31
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