Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp000400f

Location

90 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu

Country: Vanuatu flag Vanuatu

Date & Time

Sep 25, 1989

2:17 PM Z

Depth

33.90 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-20.3550, 169.2770

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

90 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu

Coordinates: -20.3550°, 169.2770° Depth: 33.9 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
September 25, 1989 at 2:17 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:11 PM