| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 571.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.167, 179.148 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-30 02:44:44.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 30, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, August 30, 1976 at 02:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 565.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.148 and latitude -23.167.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-30
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