| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 569.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.798, 178.759 |
| UTC time | 1974-03-23 14:54:11.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 23, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, March 23, 1974 at 14:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 631.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 178.759 and latitude -23.798.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-03-23
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