| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 662.0 km |
| Coordinates | -25.736, 177.987 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-04 09:00:17.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, July 4, 1978 at 09:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 847.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 177.987 and latitude -25.736.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-04
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