| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 588.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.962, -178.488 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-04 12:08:49.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Saturday, March 4, 1978 at 12:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 317.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.488 and latitude -17.962.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-04
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