| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 590.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.105, -179.538 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-18 23:42:48.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 18, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, August 18, 1979 at 23:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 490.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.538 and latitude -22.105.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-18
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