| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 569.1 km |
| Coordinates | -23.933, 178.869 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-06 11:29:16.680 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 6, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, February 6, 1988 at 11:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 646.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 178.869 and latitude -23.933.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-06
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