| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 586.1 km |
| Coordinates | -22.216, -179.674 |
| UTC time | 1984-01-17 19:49:58.670 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 17, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, January 17, 1984 at 19:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 495.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.674 and latitude -22.216.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-01-17
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