| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 469.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.285, -179.141 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-14 05:30:48.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 14, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Friday, July 14, 1978 at 05:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 527.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.141 and latitude -22.285.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-14
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