| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 177.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.184, 167.990 |
| UTC time | 1991-10-29 23:13:57.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 29, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, October 29, 1991 at 23:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 176.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.990 and latitude -16.184.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-10-29
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