| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 544.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.921, -178.394 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-20 22:59:05.600 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 20, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Thursday, September 20, 1979 at 22:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 327.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.394 and latitude -17.921.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-20
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