| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 672.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.887, -179.794 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-09 14:22:02.300 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Thursday, March 9, 1978 at 14:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva (Fiji - FJ), about 358.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.794 and latitude -20.887.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-09
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