| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 478.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.299, -179.861 |
| UTC time | 1976-04-27 15:09:46.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 27, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, April 27, 1976 at 15:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 601.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.861 and latitude -23.299.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-04-27
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