| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 547.5 km |
| Coordinates | -23.585, -179.775 |
| UTC time | 1983-11-08 17:52:25.980 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 8, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, November 8, 1983 at 17:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 634.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.775 and latitude -23.585.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-11-08
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