| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 535.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.262, -178.509 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-16 20:50:39.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Saturday, December 16, 1978 at 20:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 396.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.509 and latitude -20.262.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-16
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