| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 543.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.599, -178.932 |
| UTC time | 1973-05-08 04:44:56.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 8, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, May 8, 1973 at 04:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 275.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.932 and latitude -17.599.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-05-08
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