| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 229.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.054, 168.495 |
| UTC time | 1990-05-08 01:40:03.850 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 8, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at 01:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 78.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.495 and latitude -17.054.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-05-08
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