| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 565.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.744, -178.786 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-19 10:44:14.600 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 19, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Thursday, January 19, 1978 at 10:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 288.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.786 and latitude -17.744.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-19
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