| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 587.5 km |
| Coordinates | -22.249, 179.413 |
| UTC time | 1981-04-25 05:36:41.410 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 25, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, April 25, 1981 at 05:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 469.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.413 and latitude -22.249.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-04-25
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