| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 513.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.911, 179.796 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-04 03:51:33.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, March 4, 1978 at 03:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 658.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.796 and latitude -23.911.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-04
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