| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.5 km |
| Coordinates | -19.133, 168.758 |
| UTC time | 1990-07-22 01:26:09.440 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 22, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, July 22, 1990 at 01:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 162.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.758 and latitude -19.133.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-07-22
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 162.4 km |
| Noumea | 424.3 km |
| Nadi | 926.0 km |
| Lautoka | 933.6 km |
| Suva | 1025.6 km |
| Nasinu | 1035.8 km |
| Honiara | 1437.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1782.7 km |
| Bundaberg | 1808.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1846.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1854.1 km |
| Logan City | 1855.6 km |
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