| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.363, 172.964 |
| UTC time | 1998-11-28 15:21:05.040 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 28, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu region on Saturday, November 28, 1998 at 15:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lautoka, about 540.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.964 and latitude -15.363.
| Location | Vanuatu region |
| Country | Vanuatu region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-11-28
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