| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 457.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.039, -178.480 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-09 04:34:54.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Sunday, April 9, 1978 at 04:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 541.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.480 and latitude -22.039.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-09
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