| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 547.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.641, -179.976 |
| UTC time | 1980-03-24 14:51:06.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 24, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, March 24, 1980 at 14:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 634.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.976 and latitude -23.641.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-03-24
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