| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 523.9 km |
| Coordinates | -25.971, 179.686 |
| UTC time | 1983-04-12 22:42:53.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 12, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, April 12, 1983 at 22:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 881.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.686 and latitude -25.971.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-04-12
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