| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.807, 176.001 |
| UTC time | 1972-01-06 12:13:39.150 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 6, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Thursday, January 6, 1972 at 12:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lautoka (Fiji - FJ), about 178.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 176.001 and latitude -16.807.
| Location | Lautoka |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-01-06
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