| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 564.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.751, -178.720 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-09 14:38:22.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 9, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Friday, November 9, 1979 at 14:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 295.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.720 and latitude -17.751.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-11-09
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