| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 564.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.788, -178.744 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-09 12:20:23.260 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 9, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, May 9, 1972 at 12:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 292.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.744 and latitude -17.788.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-09
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