| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.9 km |
| Coordinates | -14.940, 166.845 |
| UTC time | 1991-05-23 06:44:21.400 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 23, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, May 23, 1991 at 06:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 348.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.845 and latitude -14.940.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-05-23
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