| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 573.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.637, -178.225 |
| UTC time | 1983-01-17 00:00:45.740 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 17, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Monday, January 17, 1983 at 00:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 349.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.225 and latitude -17.637.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-01-17
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