| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 139.9 km |
| Coordinates | -15.057, 167.313 |
| UTC time | 1998-12-14 19:35:26.750 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 14, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, December 14, 1998 at 19:35 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 316.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.313 and latitude -15.057.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1998-12-14
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