| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 533.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.541, -178.876 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-24 09:21:58.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, July 24, 1979 at 09:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 282.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.876 and latitude -17.541.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-24
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