| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 611.3 km |
| Coordinates | -18.015, -178.490 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-17 11:48:07.680 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 17, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Sunday, May 17, 1987 at 11:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 317.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.490 and latitude -18.015.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-17
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