| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 116.9 km |
| Coordinates | -15.128, 167.443 |
| UTC time | 1998-07-31 17:11:27.780 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 31, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, July 31, 1998 at 17:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 304.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.443 and latitude -15.128.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-07-31
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