| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 358.8 km |
| Coordinates | -23.350, -178.887 |
| UTC time | 1981-09-25 16:43:20.470 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 25, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Friday, September 25, 1981 at 16:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 644.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.887 and latitude -23.350.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-09-25
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