| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 134.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.047, 167.282 |
| UTC time | 1990-02-24 18:43:51.420 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 24, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, February 24, 1990 at 18:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 319.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.282 and latitude -15.047.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-02-24
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