| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 585.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.908, -178.632 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-27 18:51:37.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 27, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, February 27, 1979 at 18:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 302.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.632 and latitude -17.908.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-27
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