| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 218.7 km |
| Coordinates | -14.280, 167.366 |
| UTC time | 1990-12-31 12:23:08.820 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 31, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 31, 1990 at 12:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 397.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.366 and latitude -14.280.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-12-31
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