| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 582.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.895, -178.554 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-09 02:46:21.620 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 9, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Friday, January 9, 1987 at 02:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 311.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.554 and latitude -17.895.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-09
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