| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 479.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.967, 179.849 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-01 09:06:26.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, May 1, 1978 at 09:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 665.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.849 and latitude -23.967.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-01
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