| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 593.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.977, -178.419 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-17 10:02:44.000 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Wednesday, May 17, 1978 at 10:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 324.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.419 and latitude -17.977.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-17
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