| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 547.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.367, 179.936 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-23 16:11:32.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, September 23, 1978 at 16:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 603.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.936 and latitude -23.367.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-23
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