| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.151, 167.313 |
| UTC time | 1990-01-01 17:21:38.880 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 1, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 1, 1990 at 17:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 189.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.313 and latitude -19.151.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-01-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 189.6 km |
| Noumea | 359.1 km |
| Nadi | 1077.0 km |
| Lautoka | 1084.3 km |
| Suva | 1177.3 km |
| Nasinu | 1187.5 km |
| Honiara | 1341.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1645.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1668.9 km |
| Gold Coast | 1723.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1726.9 km |
| Logan City | 1729.4 km |
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