| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 429.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.889, -178.974 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-08 13:48:02.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 8, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, September 8, 1979 at 13:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 594.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.974 and latitude -22.889.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-08
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