| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 555.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.733, -179.518 |
| UTC time | 1980-04-22 02:54:58.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 22, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, April 22, 1980 at 02:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 554.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.518 and latitude -22.733.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-04-22
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