| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 385.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.135, -178.170 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-06 20:43:51.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 6, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, February 6, 1978 at 20:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 569.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.170 and latitude -22.135.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-06
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