| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 540.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.626, -178.932 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-19 14:39:18.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 19, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Sunday, March 19, 1978 at 14:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 275.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.932 and latitude -17.626.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-19
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