| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 605.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.209, -179.499 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-15 04:25:45.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 15, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, January 15, 1980 at 04:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 502.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.499 and latitude -22.209.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-15
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