| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 605.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.072, -178.461 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-03 04:00:39.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 3, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Monday, December 3, 1979 at 04:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 320.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.461 and latitude -18.072.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-03
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