| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 141.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.369, 167.419 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-18 17:09:35.340 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 18, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 18, 1989 at 17:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 280.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.419 and latitude -15.369.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-18
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