| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 586.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.921, -179.270 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-23 01:38:14.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 23, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, October 23, 1979 at 01:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva (Fiji - FJ), about 393.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.270 and latitude -20.921.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-23
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