| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.198, 167.864 |
| UTC time | 1998-10-19 02:23:35.340 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 19, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, October 19, 1998 at 02:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 76.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.864 and latitude -17.198.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-10-19
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