| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 636.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.555, 179.796 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-22 10:48:39.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 22, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Friday, February 22, 1980 at 10:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 406.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.796 and latitude -21.555.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-22
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