| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.9 km |
| Coordinates | -17.385, 167.931 |
| UTC time | 1989-11-17 15:35:57.890 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 17, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, November 17, 1989 at 15:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 56.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.931 and latitude -17.385.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-11-17
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