| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 565.6 km |
| Coordinates | -17.763, -178.737 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-24 16:00:04.550 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 24, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Sunday, January 24, 1988 at 16:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 293.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.737 and latitude -17.763.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-24
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