| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 383.0 km |
| Coordinates | -25.451, -179.058 |
| UTC time | 1981-08-17 17:07:41.420 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 17, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, August 17, 1981 at 17:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 854.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.058 and latitude -25.451.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-08-17
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