| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.118, 174.988 |
| UTC time | 1990-03-03 17:03:15.990 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 3, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, March 3, 1990 at 17:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 448.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.988 and latitude -21.118.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-03-03
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