| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 520.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.353, -178.550 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-03 01:35:14.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 3, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, January 3, 1978 at 01:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 321.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.550 and latitude -17.353.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-03
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