| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.6 km |
| Coordinates | -18.353, 168.013 |
| UTC time | 1990-03-05 17:10:39.570 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 5, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 5, 1990 at 17:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 75.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.013 and latitude -18.353.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-03-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 75.6 km |
| Noumea | 466.0 km |
| Nadi | 996.8 km |
| Lautoka | 1002.5 km |
| Suva | 1100.9 km |
| Nasinu | 1110.6 km |
| Honiara | 1320.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1752.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1774.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1835.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1838.7 km |
| Logan City | 1841.5 km |
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