| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 542.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.481, -179.905 |
| UTC time | 1974-08-25 14:34:46.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 25, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Sunday, August 25, 1974 at 14:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 619.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.905 and latitude -23.481.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-08-25
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