| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 436.6 km |
| Coordinates | -25.248, -179.837 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-21 22:15:03.610 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 21, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, March 21, 1981 at 22:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 811.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.837 and latitude -25.248.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-21
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