| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 435.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.014, -178.916 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-30 16:51:13.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 30, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, September 30, 1978 at 16:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 609.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.916 and latitude -23.014.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-30
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