| Magnitude | 7.2 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 125.7 km |
| Coordinates | -15.355, 167.464 |
| UTC time | 1990-07-27 12:37:59.550 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 27, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, July 27, 1990 at 12:37 UTC with a magnitude of 7.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 280.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.464 and latitude -15.355.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1990-07-27
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