| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.7 km |
| Coordinates | -16.733, 167.656 |
| UTC time | 1990-01-28 11:15:30.320 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 28, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, January 28, 1990 at 11:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 131.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.656 and latitude -16.733.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-01-28
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