| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 523.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.068, -179.588 |
| UTC time | 1978-06-17 23:12:11.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, June 17, 1978 at 23:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 586.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.588 and latitude -23.068.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-06-17
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