| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 559.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.327, -179.836 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-12 02:34:58.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 12, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, February 12, 1979 at 02:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 605.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.836 and latitude -23.327.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-12
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