| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 586.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.087, -179.730 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-29 22:36:38.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 29, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, May 29, 1978 at 22:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 583.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.730 and latitude -23.087.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-29
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