| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.7 km |
| Coordinates | -14.948, 168.036 |
| UTC time | 1990-12-22 19:01:41.810 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 22, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, December 22, 1990 at 19:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 311.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.036 and latitude -14.948.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-12-22
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