| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 535.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.931, 179.779 |
| UTC time | 1974-03-23 14:28:35.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 23, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, March 23, 1974 at 14:28 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 660.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.779 and latitude -23.931.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1974-03-23
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