| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 567.9 km |
| Coordinates | -22.092, -179.524 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-06 16:08:38.360 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, October 6, 1987 at 16:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 489.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.524 and latitude -22.092.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-06
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