| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 178.8 km |
| Coordinates | -15.964, 167.940 |
| UTC time | 1998-03-30 04:06:02.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 30, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, March 30, 1998 at 04:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 201.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.940 and latitude -15.964.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-03-30
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