| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.760, -179.984 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-16 15:21:25.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Friday, November 16, 1979 at 15:21 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 216.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.984 and latitude -16.760.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-11-16
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