| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 594.9 km |
| Coordinates | -22.347, -179.516 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-29 02:58:31.890 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 29, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, February 29, 1988 at 02:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 515.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.516 and latitude -22.347.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-29
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