| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 548.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.441, 179.818 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-09 23:12:17.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 9, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Friday, February 9, 1979 at 23:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 716.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.818 and latitude -24.441.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-09
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