| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 436.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.806, -179.387 |
| UTC time | 1977-08-08 22:20:51.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 8, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, August 8, 1977 at 22:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 670.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.387 and latitude -23.806.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-08-08
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