| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 582.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.950, -178.502 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-12 21:02:56.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 12, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 21:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 316.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.502 and latitude -17.950.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-12
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