| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 581.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.323, -179.532 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-20 17:55:17.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 20, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, January 20, 1979 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 512.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.532 and latitude -22.323.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-20
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