| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.949, 174.893 |
| UTC time | 1972-01-01 22:05:55.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 1, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Saturday, January 1, 1972 at 22:05 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lautoka (Fiji - FJ), about 281.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.893 and latitude -16.949.
| Location | Suva |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-01-01
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