| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 479.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.858, -179.570 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-03 02:50:20.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 3, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, July 3, 1979 at 02:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 670.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.570 and latitude -23.858.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-03
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