| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 648.8 km |
| Coordinates | -25.826, 178.169 |
| UTC time | 1987-07-07 18:12:53.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 7, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, July 7, 1987 at 18:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 856.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 178.169 and latitude -25.826.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-07-07
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