| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 143.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.182, 167.386 |
| UTC time | 1990-12-23 17:48:40.450 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 23, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, December 23, 1990 at 17:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 301.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.386 and latitude -15.182.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-12-23
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