| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.2 km |
| Coordinates | -21.953, 174.818 |
| UTC time | 1990-12-31 22:11:30.330 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 31, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Monday, December 31, 1990 at 22:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nadi, about 536.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.818 and latitude -21.953.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-12-31
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