| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.987, -177.199 |
| UTC time | 1986-08-12 00:59:28.980 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 12, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, August 12, 1986 at 00:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 794.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.199 and latitude -23.987.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-08-12
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