| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 535.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.920, -179.469 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-07 23:24:48.880 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 7, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, July 7, 1981 at 23:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 575.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.469 and latitude -22.920.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-07
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