| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 589.5 km |
| Coordinates | -17.930, -178.290 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-23 14:37:23.870 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 23, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Tuesday, August 23, 1988 at 14:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 338.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.290 and latitude -17.930.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-23
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