| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 183.8 km |
| Coordinates | -16.177, 167.967 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-30 04:42:51.160 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 30, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 30, 1989 at 04:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 177.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.967 and latitude -16.177.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-30
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