| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 513.4 km |
| Coordinates | -24.494, -179.430 |
| UTC time | 1985-04-05 02:25:55.440 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 5, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Friday, April 5, 1985 at 02:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 741.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.430 and latitude -24.494.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-04-05
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