| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 388.4 km |
| Coordinates | -22.094, -178.080 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-01 18:23:32.780 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 1, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, December 1, 1987 at 18:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu, about 572.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.080 and latitude -22.094.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-01
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