| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.899, 167.394 |
| UTC time | 1990-12-14 15:00:02.780 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 14, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, December 14, 1990 at 15:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 226.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.394 and latitude -15.899.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-12-14
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