| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 216.2 km |
| Coordinates | -14.457, 167.271 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-01 18:59:12.330 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 1, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, December 1, 1989 at 18:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 381.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.271 and latitude -14.457.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-01
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